OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
17E005000
Steering
Reported Jan 23, 2017 · IH Parts America Inc
Summary
IH Parts America Inc. (IH Parts) is recalling certain CPT Crawler Proven Tech Steering tie rod adjusters with Draglink Intersect Holes, model number CPT-Tierod-ADJ, which was sold individually and part of assembly CPT-S80/800-TIEROD-4, CPT-S80/800-TIEROD-8, sold for replacement use on the following makes and models: 1961-65 International Scout 80 and 1966-71 International Scout 800, 800A and 800B. These steering tie rod adjusters may have been manufactured with an incorrect hardness, allowing the tie rod to fracture affecting steering capability.
Consequence
The tie rod fractures, the vehicle's steering and vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
IH Parts has notified the purchasers, and will provide a replacement steering tie rod adjuster, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact IH Parts customer service at 1-530-274-1795. IH Parts' number for this recall is 1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗