Recall
International Harvester 9370 — 88V086000
NHTSA ID
88V086000
Make
International Harvester
Model
9370
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-05-23
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
282
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
Consequence
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
Remedy
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.