Vehicle recall 83V074000 · August 17, 1983
International Harvester S2200, S2300 and 2 more models
Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, bolts will be tightened, and any damaged parts will be replaced. All fasteners will be tightened to 145 to 175 ft. Lbs. As required.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck tractors equipped with asf simplex 24 inch slidingfifth wheel.system: suspension; wheel base, frame bracket bolts.consequences of defect: joints could weaken and the fifth wheel could separatefrom the truck tractor. This could result in an accident and injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V074000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 17, 1983
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- September 14, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 250
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
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 S2200 (1980-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S2300 (1980-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S2500 (1980-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S2600 (1980-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
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