Navistar/wheel assembly
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with six-spoke wheel assemblies. these vehicles were manufactured with the wrong combinations of wheel assembly parts. should the six-spoke wheel assembly have mis-matched parts, high stresses in the wheel studs and potential wheel failures can occur.
Safety Consequence
Stud failures can occur resulting in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these wheels and make the necessary combination corrections. also operator instructions and visual aids will be updated.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from International Truck & Engine Corporation or involving Wheels.
FAQ: Recall 97V118000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97V118000?
NHTSA recall 97V118000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on July 28, 1997. It addresses: Navistar/wheel assembly. The recall affects approximately 443 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.