Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 74V-074 · International Harvester vehicles

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 74V-074 covers 2,106 International Harvester vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,1064 models
ReportedMay 17, 1974Owners notified Jun 13, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V074000 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 WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN A COMPLETE JOUNCE CONDITION, THEEXHAUST CROSS OVER PIPE CLAMP MAY INTERFERE WITH THE STEERING TIE ROD.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS IT COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD TO BECOME WEAKENED TO A POINT OFBREAKAGE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPOSITIONING EXHAUST CLAMP ON CROSS OVER PIPE).

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