Vehicle recall 72V264000 · October 30, 1972

1971-1972 International Harvester M

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

Notes: International harvester campaign no 72032.SERIES 6 x 6.POSSIBILITY thatunder certain operational maneuvers universal joint on front axle drive becomesmisaligned and/or contacts axle housing.condition could cause universal jointfailure which could interfere with steering control.(correct by inspectingand making necessary modifications.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V264000
Reported to NHTSA: October 30, 1972
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: December 15, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 39
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Driveline › Universal joint

Recall 72V264000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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International Harvester M (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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