1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 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 |
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, DRUM
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1983 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
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