International Harvester 1980–1981 Steering recall
Recalled March 25, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V041000 · International Harvester
Remedy
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
Units
6,700 units
Description
THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY COME OFF, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE NUT MAY COME OFF DESPITE THE INSTALLATION OF LOCKING COTTER PINS.
What to do
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
Product
International Harvester S1700 · International Harvester S1800 · International Harvester S1900
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →