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Vehicle recall 96V096000 · June 11, 1996

International Harvester 1723, 1724 and 6 more models

The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing. These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.
Consequence
Separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing can result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle housing with a new housing.
Notes
System: suspension; single axle; rear. Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with "rockwell" model RA-42, 17,500 lb. Rear axles. (see rockwell campaign 91E047). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V096000
Reported to NHTSA
June 11, 1996
Filed by
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owner notification
July 8, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
588
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 96V096000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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