| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : METRO | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19870401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880628 | Date Received by ODI: 19880620 | Date Added to Database: 19880622 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5587 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD STEERING ARM ON FRONT STEERING AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED THE HEAT TREATMENT OPERATIONS. |
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Consequence:
TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE RIGHT TIE ROD STEERING ARM. |
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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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