Steering: linkagesRecall 79V-258 · 1979 International Harvester S Series
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 79V-258 covers 400 1979 International Harvester S Series for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V258000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CLAMP FORCE WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED AND THE LONG LIFE AND HIGH MILEAGE INTEGRITY OF THE STEERING JOINT MAY BE DEGRADED.
The fix
DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE PINCH BOLT TO SPECIFICATIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADATION OF THE PINCH BOLTS MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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, 1979 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.