International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #79V155000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V155000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 8,500 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The pinch bolt holes in the lower steering c0lumn universal joint yoke were drilled off location of the center line, thus reducing bolt to steering gear input shaft engagement. As a result, the joint could slip or separate from the steering gear input shaft.

Corrective Action

The dealer will drill the yoke and install a larger bolt to properly secure the universal joint, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V155000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1979-06-19T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 8,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The pinch bolt holes in the lower steering c0lumn universal joint yoke were drilled off location of the center line, thus reducing bolt to steering gear input shaft engagement. As a result, the joint could slip or separate from the steering gear input shaft.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will drill the yoke and install a larger bolt to properly secure the universal joint, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z776~ym69~39qm

NHTSA ID: 79V155000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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