Vehicle recall 77V127000 · August 24, 1977
International Harvester CO4050A, CO4070A and 5 more models
On the involved vehicles, the bolts which secure the intermediate (center) steering column shaft to the universal joint yokes may loosen and wear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the bolts which secure the intermediate (center) steering column shaft to the universal joint yokes may loosen and wear. Failure of the bolts could cause sudden separation of the steering shaft.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace or modify the center steering shaft and replace the yoke bolts, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy cab-over-engine vehicles.system: steering; steering column shaft, upper.consequences of defect: separation of the steering shaft would cause loss ofsteering control which may cause an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V127000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 1977
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- October 12, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester CO4050A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester CO4070A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester CO4090A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester CO7044A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester COF4050A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester COF4070A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
- International Harvester COF4090A (1968-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968
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