Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V053000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-04-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V053000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,213
Reported to NHTSA
1988-04-05
Owners notified
1988-04-11

Defect description

TIE ROD END TAPERED STUD TO THE TIE ROD STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN MOUNTING TIE ROD END NUTS TO PROPER TORQUE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 93001988
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9300SB1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.