Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 83V-074 · International Harvester vehicles

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 83V-074 covers 250 International Harvester vehicles for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2504 models

ReportedAug 17, 1983Owners notified Sep 14, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BOLTS WHICH MOUNT THE FIFTH WHEEL BASE PLATE TO THE FRAME BRACKETS MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED.

What to do

The fix

UPON INSPECTION, BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED, AND ANY DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL FASTENERS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 145 TO 175 FT. LBS. AS REQUIRED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH ASF SIMPLEX 24 INCH SLIDINGFIFTH WHEEL.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL BASE, FRAME BRACKET BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: JOINTS COULD WEAKEN AND THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATEFROM THE TRUCK TRACTOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1980 to April 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.