Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 88V-053 · International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 88V-053 covers 3,213 International Harvester vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TIE ROD END TAPERED STUD TO THE TIE ROD STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
The risk
THE TIE ROD END NUTS COULD LOOSEN, SHEAR OFF THE LOCKINGCOTTER PIN AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD STEERING ARM.THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSPECT VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN MOUNTING TIE ROD END NUTS TO PROPER TORQUE.
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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 August 1, 1987 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.