Recalls for 1988 International Harvester 9300

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1991-07-16
Description
The two brackets used to mount the tilt/telescoping steering columns to the dash may experience failure due to fatigue stress; cracks in the radius area at the bottom of the left bracket could propagate upward until bracket failure occurs.

Consequence
Failure of the steering brackets can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install new redesigned steering column mounting brackets.

Notes
System: steering column.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped w/tilt/telescoping steering column.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1988-04-12
Description
Tie rod end tapered stud to the tie rod steering arms may not have been tightened to specified torque.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Inspect vehicles and tighten mounting tie rod end nuts to proper torque.

Notes
System: steering/tie rod.vehicle description: heavy trucks.