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International Harvester 9300 Recall 88V053: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 88V053, reported April 5, 1988, 3,213 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V053NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
TIE ROD END TAPERED STUD TO THE TIE ROD STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Risk
THE TIE ROD END NUTS COULD LOOSEN, SHEAR OFF THE LOCKINGCOTTER PIN AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD STEERING ARM.THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSPECT VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN MOUNTING TIE ROD END NUTS TO PROPER TORQUE.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 93001988
International Harvester 9300SB1988