| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : 9370 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19871001 - 19880101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V086000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880527 | Date Received by ODI: 19880523 | Date Added to Database: 19880526 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 282 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS. |
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Consequence:
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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