Multiple axle: torque armRecall 71V-141 · International Harvester vehicles

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 71V-141 covers 23 International Harvester vehicles for a multiple axle: torque arm problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected232 models
ReportedAug 17, 1971Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT TORQUE ARMS ON REAR AXLE HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS. IF CONDITIONEXISTS AND ARMS SEPARATE, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (CORRECT BYREPLACING TORQUE ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.