NHTSA safety recall

Recall 88V096000

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — International Harvester · reported 20 Jun 1988 · 5,587 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD STEERING ARM ON FRONT STEERING AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED THE HEAT TREATMENT OPERATIONS.

The risk

TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix

REPLACE RIGHT TIE ROD STEERING ARM.

SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 5,000 THROUGH 8,000 LB.DANA FRONT STEERING AXLE.

NHTSA campaign

88V096000

Filed by

Navistar Intl Corp.

Report received

20 Jun 1988

Owners notified

28 Jun 1988

Potentially affected

5,587

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.

1987 International Harvester Metro 1987 International Harvester S Series 1987 International Harvester Sc

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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