1987 International Harvester Metro Recalls

All 1987 International Harvester Metro recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 22nd, 1988
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
June 22nd, 1988
Units Effected
5,587
NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V096000
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: June 28th, 1988

Defect Summary:
RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD STEERING ARM ON FRONT STEERING AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED THE HEAT TREATMENT OPERATIONS.

Consequence Summary:
TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE RIGHT TIE ROD STEERING ARM.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 5,000 THROUGH 8,000 LB.DANA FRONT STEERING AXLE.

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