1980 International Harvester Transtar Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series. Newest first.
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.
Every International Harvester Transtar Series model year
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