INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9370 1988: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V086000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9370 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-05-27 | 1988-05-23 | 1988-05-26 |
Production Dates: 1987-10-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 282
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
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.
