THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
— Recall Campaign #81V041000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V041000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 25, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V041000 |
| Units affected: | 6,700 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
- 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.