Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

88V086000

ManufacturerNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Reported1988-05-23Affected282 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.

Risk

FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • International Harvester