Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 88V-086 · 1988 International Harvester 9370

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 88V-086 covers 282 1988 International Harvester 9370 for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2821 model

ReportedMay 23, 1988Owners notified May 27, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.

The risk

FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.

SYSTEM: 5TH WHEEL BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING FONTAINE 5TH WHEELSAND NAVISTAR 4 SPRING OR AIR BAG REAR SUSPENSION.

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

International Harvester 93701988

Built from October 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.