International Harvester S1600, S1700, S1800, S1900 (1983): Steering
Recall 83V075000 · Aug 17, 1983 · International Harvester
1,318
vehicles affected
1,318
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V075000
- Date
- Aug 17, 1983
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 1,318
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1983
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
THE NUTS THAT MOUNT THE TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED; THE NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF. ALSO, TIE ROD TUBES ON SOME AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE TOO SHORT. EITHER CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING ARM.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
UPON INSPECTION, NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND ANY UNDERSIZED TIE ROD TUBES WILL BE REPLACED.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | S1600 | 1983 |
| International Harvester | S1700 | 1983 |
| International Harvester | S1800 | 1983 |
| International Harvester | S1900 | 1983 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V075000?
4 models: International Harvester S1600 (1983), International Harvester S1700 (1983), International Harvester S1800 (1983) and 1 more, about 1,318 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V075000?
UPON INSPECTION, NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND ANY UNDERSIZED TIE ROD TUBES WILL BE REPLACED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.