International Harvester S2600 1981
Model S2600 made in 1981 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, trailer hitches.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V109000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 112 | 10/05/1981 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 09/16/1981 | 09/22/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column yoke unit may have been assembled with a 3/8 inch bolt and 30-35 ft/lbs of torque instead of the specified 7/16 inch bolt requiring 60-65 ft/lbs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The inadequate bolt will be replaced with the proper 7/16 inch bolt and lock nut, and the proper torque of 60-65 ft/lbs will be applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks and buses.system: steering; steering column yoke.consequences of defect: the shorter bolt is insufficient to maintain theintergrity of the steering joint. the bolt may rotate on the input shaftcausing a loss of steering control without warning and, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V074000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 07/01/1980 to 04/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 09/14/1983 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/17/1983 | 08/30/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||