Link: connectionRecall 88V-012 · 1988 International Harvester 9370
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 88V-012 covers 1,254 1988 International Harvester 9370 for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING DRAG LINK MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BRACKET.
The risk
DRAG LINK CAN LOOSEN AND ROTATE SUFFICIENTLY TO CATCHAND HANG UP ON THE SPRING BRACKET AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL FOUR HARDENED WASHERS BETWEEN STEERING GEAR AND FRONT SPRING BRACKET.
SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SET BACK FRONT AXLE.
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 June 1, 1987 to December 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.