NHTSA Recall 80V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V148000; Date: Nov. 17, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 International Harvester Paystar Series; 1980 International Harvester Paystar Series; 1979 International Harvester S Series; 1980 International Harvester S Series; 1979 International Harvester Transtar Series; 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 19,500
Recall Summary:
The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; tie rod end to steering arm nuts. Consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 1980
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