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NHTSA recall 81V041000

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

International Harvester S1700 and 2 more

Reported Mar 25, 19816,700 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Sep 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

The nut will be securely fastened at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester S1700
19801981
International Harvester S1800
19801981
International Harvester S1900
19801981

Notes

Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks and tractor trailers; busesequipped with ih 9,000 lb., 10,800 lb., or 12,000 lb. Front axles.system: steering; tie rod end attaching nut.consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident.