Vehicle recall 71V001000 · November 6, 1971

1970 International Harvester International Harvester

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: International harvester service section letter no 70038.1000 d thru 13000D,1100D 4X4, 12000 4X4 and 1010 thru 1310 1110 4X 4, 1210 4X4.WITH manualsteering code 05055.POSSIBILITY th at during assembly incorrect clamp boltwas used for steeringshaft lower coupling clamp.in the event of boltbreakage, st eering would not be immediately affected but prolonged operati onin this condition could result in loss of steering.(corre ct by replacingclamp bolt where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V001000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 1971
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: December 21, 1970
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,793
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 71V001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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International Harvester International Harvester (1970): 1970

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