Recall
International Harvester Paystar Series — 80V148000
NHTSA ID
80V148000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Paystar Series
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1980-11-17
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
19,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE NUTS WHICH FASTEN THE TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED 150 FT-LB TORQUE. INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD END NUTS COULD LOOSEN, BREAK OFF THE LOCKING COTTER PIN, AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE LOCKING COTTER PIN, TIGHTEN THE NUT TO 150 FT-LBS AND REINSTALL THE COTTER PIN. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS WILL BE TIGHTENED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Paystar Series
Model Years: 1980