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International Harvester 9370 Recall 88V012: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 88V012, reported January 28, 1988, 1,254 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V012NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
STEERING DRAG LINK MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BRACKET.
Risk
DRAG LINK CAN LOOSEN AND ROTATE SUFFICIENTLY TO CATCHAND HANG UP ON THE SPRING BRACKET AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL FOUR HARDENED WASHERS BETWEEN STEERING GEAR AND FRONT SPRING BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SET BACK FRONT AXLE.

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 93701988