International Harvester 9370 1988

Model 9370 made in 1988 by International Harvester got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningsteering and trailer hitches.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
88V012000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 06/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)125402/05/1988MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION01/28/198802/01/1988
Defect SummarySteering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket.
Consequence SummaryDrag link can loosen and rotate sufficiently to catchand hang up on the spring bracket and could result in a vehicle crash withoutprior warning.
Corrective SummaryInstall four hardened washers between steering gear and front spring bracket.
NotesSystem: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with set back front axle.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
88V086000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 10/01/1987 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)28205/27/1988MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/23/198805/26/1988
Defect SummaryToo much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners.
Consequence SummaryFasteners could work loose, causing mounting angles tofail and result in separation of the 5th wheel from the truck.
Corrective SummaryInstall additional fasteners as required.
NotesSystem: 5th wheel bracket.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with sliding fontaine 5th wheelsand navistar 4 spring or air bag rear suspension.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
10/26/19952
 Clutch fan replaced, however replacement clutch fan bearings locked up in housing and from excessive heat caused fire damage to tractor.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
10/01/19951
 Clutch fan bearings locked up in housing, causing fire/injury.