International Harvester S2300 1983

Model S2300 made in 1983 by International Harvester got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
83V074000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 07/01/1980 to 04/01/1983V (Vehicle)25009/14/1983MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION08/17/198308/30/1983
Defect SummaryBolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryUpon 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.
NotesVehicle 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.