Recall
International Harvester S1700 — 81V041000
NHTSA ID
81V041000
Make
International Harvester
Model
S1700
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-03-25
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
6,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester S1700
Model Years: 1981