International Harvester Recall 88V086000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly
NHTSA recall 88V086000 · announced May 23, 1988 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 282 units affected
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
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: 5TH WHEEL BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING FONTAINE 5TH WHEELSAND NAVISTAR 4 SPRING OR AIR BAG REAR SUSPENSION.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.