Recall
International Harvester Transtar Ii — 79V155000
NHTSA ID
79V155000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Transtar Ii
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-06-19
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
8,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT HOLES IN THE LOWER STEERING C0LUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE WERE DRILLED OFF LOCATION OF THE CENTER LINE, THUS REDUCING BOLT TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ENGAGEMENT. AS A RESULT, THE JOINT COULD SLIP OR SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE YOKE AND INSTALL A LARGER BOLT TO PROPERLY SECURE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Transtar Ii
Model Years: 1979