NHTSA Recall 88V096000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V096000; Date: Jun. 20, 1988

Tie rod steering arm could fail, affecting steeringcontrol which could result in a crash without prior warning.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 International Harvester Metro;  1987 International Harvester S Series;  1987 International Harvester SC

Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.

Affected Units:: 5,587

Recall Summary:

Right side tie rod steering arm on front steering axle may have missed the heat treatment operations.

How to Fix:

Replace right tie rod steering arm.

Recall Notes:

System: steering arm. Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 5,000 through 8,000 lb. Dana front steering axle.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of International Harvester vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.