NHTSA recall 77V127000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
International Harvester CO4050A and 6 more
The defect
On the involved vehicles, the bolts which secure the intermediate (center) steering column shaft to the universal joint yokes may loosen and wear. Failure of the bolts could cause sudden separation of the steering shaft.
The remedy
Dealer will replace or modify the center steering shaft and replace the yoke bolts, without charge.