Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V096000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-06-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V096000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component: Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected: 5,587
Reported to NHTSA: 1988-06-20
Owners notified: 1988-06-28

Defect description

RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD STEERING ARM ON FRONT STEERING AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED THE HEAT TREATMENT OPERATIONS.

Safety risk

TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE RIGHT TIE ROD STEERING ARM.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 5,000 THROUGH 8,000 LB.DANA FRONT STEERING AXLE.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Metro	1987
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S Series	1987
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SC	1987

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.