Link: connectionRecall 73V-228 · 1974 International Harvester Transtar
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 73V-228 covers 3,000 1974 International Harvester Transtar for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 73523.HEAVY DUTY TYPE VEHICLE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE DRAG LINK SOCKET ATTACHED TO THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVEBEEN OVER TIGHTENED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT MAYCAUSE STRESS TO STEERING ARM BALL AND RESULT IN FAILURE OF BALL.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ADJUSTING DRAG LINK).
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 August 1, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.