Vehicle recall 88V012000 · January 28, 1988

1988 International Harvester 9370

Steering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket.

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

Summary: Steering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket.
Consequence: Drag link can loosen and rotate sufficiently to catchand hang up on the spring bracket and could result in a vehicle crash withoutprior warning.
Remedy: Install four hardened washers between steering gear and front spring bracket.
Notes: System: steering drag linkvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with set back front axle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V012000
Reported to NHTSA: January 28, 1988
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: February 5, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,254
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 88V012000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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International Harvester 9370 (1988): 1988

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