Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 87V-119 · 1987 International Harvester 8300

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 87V-119 covers 263 1987 International Harvester 8300 for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2631 model
ReportedAug 3, 1987Owners notified Sep 8, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

REFLECTOR PORTION OF FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENS ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.

The risk

IMPROPERLY REFLECTED LIGHT COULD CONCEIVABLY RESULT INANOTHER VEHICLE OPERATOR FAILING TO SEE TURN SIGNAL, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENS WITH COMPLIANT MATERIAL.

SYSTEM: TURN SIGNAL LENS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1987 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.