1988 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9370 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
88V012000 on 01/31/1988
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
05/31/1987 - 11/30/1987
Affected:
1,254
Defect:
Steering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket.
Consequence:
Drag link can loosen and rotate sufficiently to catchand hang up on the spring bracket and could result in a vehicle crash withoutprior warning.
Correction:
Install four hardened washers between steering gear and front spring bracket.
Notes:
System: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with set back front axle.

Campaign:
88V086000 on 05/25/1988
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
09/30/1987 - 12/31/1987
Affected:
282
Defect:
Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners.
Consequence:
Fasteners could work loose, causing mounting angles tofail and result in separation of the 5th wheel from the truck.
Correction:
Install additional fasteners as required.
Notes:
System: 5th wheel bracket.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with sliding fontaine 5th wheelsand navistar 4 spring or air bag rear suspension.

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