NHTSA Recall 81V109000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V109000; Date: Sep. 16, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 International Harvester S2500; 1981 International Harvester S2600
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 112
Recall Summary:
The steering column yoke unit may have been assembled with a 3/8 inch bolt and 30-35 ft/lbs of torque instead of the specified 7/16 inch bolt requiring 60-65 ft/lbs.
How to Fix:
The inadequate bolt will be replaced with the proper 7/16 inch bolt and lock nut, and the proper torque of 60-65 ft/lbs will be applied.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and buses. System: steering; steering column yoke. Consequences of defect: the shorter bolt is insufficient to maintain theintergrity of the steering joint. The bolt may rotate on the input shaftcausing a loss of steering control without warning and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 1981
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