Recall
International Harvester S Series — 79V258000
NHTSA ID
79V258000
Make
International Harvester
Model
S Series
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-12-14
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CLAMP FORCE WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED AND THE LONG LIFE AND HIGH MILEAGE INTEGRITY OF THE STEERING JOINT MAY BE DEGRADED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE PINCH BOLT TO SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester S Series
Model Years: 1979