1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall - Campaign #85V037000

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1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 RECALL - #85V037000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM

THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL-LOCK TURNS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACKS PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

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Vehicle 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Manufacturer NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Manufactured between 8/1/1977 - 10/1/1984 Recalled on 4/16/1985 Influenced by NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 31,746 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Description THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL-LOCK TURNS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACKS PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Consequences Corrective action REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PHASE II TRUCKS AND BUSES WITH 10,800 AND 12,000 POUND CAPACITY FRONT AXLES AND ROSS POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING ARM. See also 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT