International Harvester 1988 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled May 23, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V086000 · International Harvester
Hazard
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
Remedy
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
Units
282 units
Description
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
What to do
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
Product
International Harvester 9370
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →