NHTSA Recall 79V258000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V258000; Date: Dec. 14, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 International Harvester S Series
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 400
Recall Summary:
The pitman arm pinch bolt which holds the pitman arm to the steering gear output shaft may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. As a result sufficient clamp force will not be maintained and the long life and high mileage integrity of the steering joint may be degraded.
How to Fix:
Dealer will tighten the pinch bolt to specifications at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors. System: steering; pitman arm pinch bolt. Consequences of defect: degradation of the pinch bolts may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident without prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1979
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