Cpt Crawler Proven Tech recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The tie rod fractures, the vehicle's steering and vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Cpt Crawler Proven Tech Steering Tie Rod Adjuster
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E005000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ih Parts America Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 27, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 113
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 12, 2014 to Dec 12, 2016
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.