International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #81V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V041000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 6,700 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The nut will be securely fastened at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V041000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1981-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:tie rod:end

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The nut will be securely fastened at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s5h3.scmm.bmr4

NHTSA ID: 81V041000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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