Vehicle recall 79V155000 · June 19, 1979
1979 International Harvester Transtar II
The pinch bolt holes in the lower steering C0LUMN universal joint yoke were drilled off location of the center line, thus reducing bolt to steering gear input shaft engagement.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The pinch bolt holes in the lower steering C0LUMN universal joint yoke were drilled off location of the center line, thus reducing bolt to steering gear input shaft engagement. As a result, the joint could slip or separate from the steering gear input shaft.
- Remedy
- The dealer will drill the yoke and install a larger bolt to properly secure the universal joint, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: if separation occurs, loss of steering control and avehicle accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1979
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- July 18, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
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