NHTSA Recall 81V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V041000; Date: Mar. 25, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 International Harvester S1700; 1981 International Harvester S1700; 1980 International Harvester S1800; 1981 International Harvester S1800; 1980 International Harvester S1900; 1981 International Harvester S1900
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 6,700
Recall Summary:
The nut that fastens the tapered tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been sufficiently tightened on certain vehicles. The nut could loosen and eventually come off, causing the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm. The nut may come off despite the installation of locking cotter pins.
How to Fix:
The nut will be securely fastened at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks and tractor trailers; busesequipped with ih 9,000 lb. , 10,800 lb. , or 12,000 lb. Front axles. System: steering; tie rod end attaching nut. Consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1981
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