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Recalls for
1980 International Harvester Paystar Series
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1 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1980-12-17
Description
The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; tie rod end to steering arm nuts.consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident.