International · Canada · High
International 9200, 9300 +5 more: Steering
Affects International 9200, 9300, 5000, 4900, 9700, 9400, 2600 · 1995 — about 50 vehicles.
The hazard
DEFECT: THE CASTLE NUTS ON THE BALL STUDS OF THE TIE ROD ENDS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFIED TORQUE. EXCESSIVELY LOW TORQUE MAY ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM WHICH MAY DAMAGE THESE MATING PARTS AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: AFFECTED AXLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND EITHER RETORQUED OR REPLACED AS REQUIRED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational