NHTSA Recall 83V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V075000; Date: Aug. 17, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 International Harvester S1600; 1983 International Harvester S1700; 1983 International Harvester S1800; 1983 International Harvester S1900
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 1,318
Recall Summary:
The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium buses, trucks, truck-tractors. System: steering; tie rod end nuts and tie rod tubes. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control would occur without priorwarning, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 1983
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