Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 76V-143 · International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 76V-143 covers 1,200 International Harvester vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 76511.HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE CLAMP BOLT USED ON THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE AT THESTEERING GEAR END MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, IT COULD CAUSE WEAR AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BOLT, YOKE AND STEERINGGEAR INPUT SHAFT, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING IF NECESSARY).HEAVY TRUCK.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.