1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 RECALL - #79V031000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE DEFECT IS INSECURE CLAMPING OF THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT DUE TO CLAMP FAILURE. THE CLAMP WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY BE DEFORMED OR FRACTURED. INSECURE CLAMPING CAN CAUSE WEAR AND PROGRESSIVE LOOSENESS, WHICH IF NOT DETECTED OR NOT PROMPTLY REPAIRED COULD PROGRESS UNTIL SERRATIONS OF SHAFT AND/OR INTERNAL SPLINE TEETH OF COUPLING BECOME STRIPPED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1978 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Owners Notified on |
2/23/1979 |
| # Affected |
9,375 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE DEFECT IS INSECURE CLAMPING OF THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT DUE TO CLAMP FAILURE. THE CLAMP WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY BE DEFORMED OR FRACTURED. INSECURE CLAMPING CAN CAUSE WEAR AND PROGRESSIVE LOOSENESS, WHICH IF NOT DETECTED OR NOT PROMPTLY REPAIRED COULD PROGRESS UNTIL SERRATIONS OF SHAFT AND/OR INTERNAL SPLINE TEETH OF COUPLING BECOME STRIPPED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP, BOLT AND NUT ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, MEDIUM; BUSES, TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1600 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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