Recall 83V-075: 1983 International Harvester S1600, 1983 International Harvester S1700 and 2 more

The problem

The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.

The fix

Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.

Notes

Vehicle description: medium buses, trucks, truck-tractors.system: steering; tie rod end nuts and tie rod tubes.consequences of defect: loss of steering control would occur without priorwarning, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 83V-075?

The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.

How is recall 83V-075 fixed?

Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.