| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : S2500 | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810801 - 19810801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811005 | Date Received by ODI: 19810916 | Date Added to Database: 19810922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 112 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING COLUMN YOKE UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A 3/8 INCH BOLT AND 30-35 FT/LBS OF TORQUE INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED 7/16 INCH BOLT REQUIRING 60-65 FT/LBS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE INADEQUATE BOLT WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE PROPER 7/16 INCH BOLT AND LOCK NUT, AND THE PROPER TORQUE OF 60-65 FT/LBS WILL BE APPLIED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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