Steering: linkagesRecall 71V-035 · 1970 International Harvester Loadstar
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 71V-035 covers 1,951 1970 International Harvester Loadstar for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SECTION LETTER NO 71008.EQUIPPED WITHFA-48,FA-68 ANDFA-72 FRONT AXLE AND STEERING CODE 05165.POS SIBILITY THAT INCORRECT STEERINGGEAR PITMAN ARM WAS INSTALLEDIN PRODUCTION.THIS WOULD CAUSE DRAG LINK BALLSTUD TO HAVELOOSE FIT IN PITMAN ARM AND WITH PROLONGED OPERATION RESULT INLOOSENESS IN STEERING.IF NOT CORRECTED, STEERING WOULD FAIL.(CORRECT BYREPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
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