Vehicle recall 71V035000 · March 16, 1971

1970 International Harvester Loadstar

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

Notes: International service section letter no 71008.EQUIPPED withfa-48,FA-68 andfa-72 front axle and steering code 05165.POS sibility that incorrect steeringgear pitman arm was installedin production.this would cause drag link ballstud to haveloose fit in pitman arm and with prolonged operation result inlooseness in steering.if not corrected, steering would fail .(correct byreplacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V035000
Reported to NHTSA: March 16, 1971
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: March 5, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,951
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 71V035000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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International Harvester Loadstar (1970): 1970

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