International Harvester S1700, S1800, S1900 (1980-1981): Steering
Recall 81V041000 · Mar 25, 1981 · International Harvester
6,700
vehicles affected
6,700
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V041000
- Date
- Mar 25, 1981
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1980-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE NUT THAT FASTENS THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY COME OFF, CAUSING THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM. THE NUT MAY COME OFF DESPITE THE INSTALLATION OF LOCKING COTTER PINS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | S1700 | 1980-1981 |
| International Harvester | S1800 | 1980-1981 |
| International Harvester | S1900 | 1980-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V041000?
3 models: International Harvester S1700 (1980-1981), International Harvester S1800 (1980-1981), International Harvester S1900 (1980-1981), about 6,700 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V041000?
THE NUT WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED AT NO CHARGE.
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.