Defect Description For Recall
The Pitman Arm Pinch Bolt Which Holds The Pitman Arm To The Steering Gear Output Shaft May Not Have Been Tightened To The Correct Specifications. As A Result Sufficient Clamp Force Will Not Be Maintained And The Long Life And High Mileage Integrity Of The Steering Joint May Be Degraded.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
S SERIES
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V258000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Tighten The Pinch Bolt To Specifications At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Harvester
Start Of Manufacture
19790901
End Of Manufacture
19791001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
400
Date Owners Notified
19791228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19791214