INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 1981: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | S1800 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-04-20 | 1981-03-25 | 1981-04-08 |
Production Dates: 1979-09-01 - 1980-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY COME OFF, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE NUT MAY COME OFF DESPITE THE INSTALLATION OF LOCKING COTTER PINS.
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS; BUSESEQUIPPED WITH IH 9,000 LB., 10,800 LB., OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ATTACHING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
