International Harvester Recall 81V041000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 81V041000 · announced March 25, 1981 · filed by International Harvester · 6,700 units affected

The problem

THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY COME OFF, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE NUT MAY COME OFF DESPITE THE INSTALLATION OF LOCKING COTTER PINS.

What to do

THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS AND TRACTOR TRAILERS; BUSESEQUIPPED WITH IH 9,000 LB., 10,800 LB., OR 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD END ATTACHING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 International Harvester S1700
• 1981 International Harvester S1700
• 1980 International Harvester S1800
• 1981 International Harvester S1800
• 1980 International Harvester S1900
• 1981 International Harvester S1900

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.