Recall 88V086000
Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly — International Harvester · reported 23 May 1988 · 282 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
The risk
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
The fix
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
SYSTEM: 5TH WHEEL BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING FONTAINE 5TH WHEELSAND NAVISTAR 4 SPRING OR AIR BAG REAR SUSPENSION.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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