Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
S1900
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
81V041000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Nut Will Be Securely Fastened At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Harvester
Start Of Manufacture
19790901
End Of Manufacture
19801001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6700
Date Owners Notified
19810420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19810325