1980 International Harvester S Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 International Harvester S Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1980 International Harvester S Series. Newest first.
Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Separate engine and brake back up circuits.
The engine shutdown cable located between the dash board and firewall, may interfere with the accelerator linkage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Engine shutdown cable will be rerouted and strapped down as necessary.
The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.
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