Driveline: universal jointRecall 72V-264 · 1971–1972 International Harvester M
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 72V-264 covers 39 1971–1972 International Harvester M for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V264000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 72032.SERIES 6 X 6.POSSIBILITY THATUNDER CERTAIN OPERATIONAL MANEUVERS UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FRONT AXLE DRIVE BECOMESMISALIGNED AND/OR CONTACTS AXLE HOUSING.CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNIVERSAL JOINTFAILURE WHICH COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND MAKING NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1971 to September 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.