NHTSA Recall 88V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V053000; Date: Apr. 5, 1988
The tie rod end nuts could loosen, shear off the lockingcotter pin and allow the tie rod to separate from the tie rod steering arm. This could cause vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 International Harvester 9300; 1988 International Harvester 9300SB
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,213
Recall Summary:
Tie rod end tapered stud to the tie rod steering arms may not have been tightened to specified torque.
How to Fix:
Inspect vehicles and tighten mounting tie rod end nuts to proper torque.
Recall Notes:
System: steering/tie rod. Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 11, 1988
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