Recall 88V-053: 1988 International Harvester 9300, 1988 International Harvester 9300SB
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 5, 1988, covering about 3,213 vehicles.
The problem
Tie rod end tapered stud to the tie rod steering arms may not have been tightened to specified torque.
The risk
The tie rod end nuts could loosen, shear off the lockingcotter pin and allow the tie rod to separate from the tie rod steering arm.this could cause vehicle to crash without prior warning.
The fix
Inspect vehicles and tighten mounting tie rod end nuts to proper torque.
Notes
System: steering/tie rod.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 88V053000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester 9300 | 1988 | All years |
| International Harvester 9300SB | 1988 | All years |
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 88V-053?
Tie rod end tapered stud to the tie rod steering arms may not have been tightened to specified torque.
How is recall 88V-053 fixed?
Inspect vehicles and tighten mounting tie rod end nuts to proper torque.
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.