International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #80V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V148000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 19,500 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:SLEEVE:TIE ROD:ADJUSTABLE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.

Corrective Action

The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V148000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1980-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:sleeve:tie rod:adjustable

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 19,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-36su_9tsk_xiwu

NHTSA ID: 80V148000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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