1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall - Campaign #86V026000

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1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 RECALL - #86V026000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : ARM : IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS DUE TO THE LACK OF END-OF-TRAVEL RELIEF FEATURES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE EXPERIENCED IF CRACKS EXPAND TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Vehicle 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Manufacturer NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Manufactured between 9/1/1977 - 5/1/1985 Recalled on 2/26/1986 Influenced by NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Owners Notified on 1/21/1986 # Affected 120,292 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Description STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS DUE TO THE LACK OF END-OF-TRAVEL RELIEF FEATURES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE EXPERIENCED IF CRACKS EXPAND TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Consequences Corrective action REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM. Notes SYSTEM: STEERING ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND 5,000 TO 8,000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT AXLES. See also 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM