NHTSA Campaign 88V086000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Issued by NAVISTAR INTL CORP. · Reported May 23, 1988 · 282 vehicles affected
What's wrong
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
Consequence
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
Remedy
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9370 | 1988 | 282 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 88V086000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.