WheelsRecall 80V-029 · 1980 International Harvester Scout Series
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 80V-029 covers 1,633 1980 International Harvester Scout Series for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES MAY HAVE MOUNTING STUDS WHICH WERE NOT SEATED FLUSH WITH THE ROTOR FACE AND LUG NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO SEAT THOSE STUDS. WHEEL LOOSENING CAN RESULT AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix
LUG NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEEL MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: A FAILURE WARNING WILL OCCUR IN THE FORM OF NOISE FROM THE LOOSE WHEELAND WHEEL WOBBLE. AS A PRECAUTION, THE WHEEL MOUNTING NUT TIGHTENINGINSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER"S MANUAL SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
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 July 1, 1979 to November 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.