NHTSA Recall 83V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V074000; Date: Aug. 17, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 International Harvester S2200; 1981 International Harvester S2200; 1982 International Harvester S2200; 1983 International Harvester S2200; 1980 International Harvester S2300; 1981 International Harvester S2300; 1982 International Harvester S2300; 1983 International Harvester S2300; 1980 International Harvester S2500; 1981 International Harvester S2500; 1982 International Harvester S2500; 1983 International Harvester S2500; 1980 International Harvester S2600; 1981 International Harvester S2600; 1982 International Harvester S2600; 1983 International Harvester S2600
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary:
Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, bolts will be tightened, and any damaged parts will be replaced. All fasteners will be tightened to 145 to 175 ft. Lbs. As required.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors equipped with asf simplex 24 inch slidingfifth wheel. System: suspension; wheel base, frame bracket bolts. Consequences of defect: joints could weaken and the fifth wheel could separatefrom the truck tractor. This could result in an accident and injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 1983
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