NHTSA Recall 83V074000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 1983-08-17. An estimated 250 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BOLTS WHICH MOUNT THE FIFTH WHEEL BASE PLATE TO THE FRAME BRACKETS MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED.
What the manufacturer will do
UPON INSPECTION, BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED, AND ANY DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL FASTENERS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 145 TO 175 FT. LBS. AS REQUIRED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH ASF SIMPLEX 24 INCH SLIDINGFIFTH WHEEL.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL BASE, FRAME BRACKET BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: JOINTS COULD WEAKEN AND THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATEFROM THE TRUCK TRACTOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
Does this recall apply to your car?
Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1980 International S2200
- 1981 International S2200
- 1982 International S2200
- 1983 International S2200
- 1980 International S2300
- 1981 International S2300
- 1982 International S2300
- 1983 International S2300
- 1980 International S2500
- 1981 International S2500
- 1982 International S2500
- 1983 International S2500
- 1980 International S2600
- 1981 International S2600
- 1982 International S2600
- 1983 International S2600