1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 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 |
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
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