Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 81V-041 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 81V-041 covers 6,700 International Harvester vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY COME OFF, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE NUT MAY COME OFF DESPITE THE INSTALLATION OF LOCKING COTTER PINS.
The fix
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS; BUSESEQUIPPED WITH IH 9,000 LB., 10,800 LB., OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ATTACHING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.