Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 88V-096 · International Harvester vehicles

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 88V-096 covers 5,587 International Harvester vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5,5873 models
ReportedJun 20, 1988Owners notified Jun 28, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD STEERING ARM ON FRONT STEERING AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED THE HEAT TREATMENT OPERATIONS.

The risk

TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE RIGHT TIE ROD STEERING ARM.

SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 5,000 THROUGH 8,000 LB.DANA FRONT STEERING AXLE.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1986 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.