Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 73V-080 · 1972–1973 International Harvester 5000
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 73V-080 covers 600 1972–1973 International Harvester 5000 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 73507.HEAVY DUTY OFF-HIGHWAY.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCATION OF PITMAN ARM TO SECTOR SHAFT COULD BE ONE SPLINEOFF WHICH COULD CAUSE PITMAN ARM TO GO OVER CENTER ON AN EXTREME RIGHT TURN IFVEHICLE WERE FULLY LOADED, LEFT WHEEL IN A RUT AND RIGHT WHEEL IN BUMPCONDITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTION AND RELOCATING PITMAN ARM WHERE NECESSARY.
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 October 1, 1972 to March 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.