1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 RECALL - #83V001000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING GEAR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT A LOCATION BETWEEN THE GEAR AND THE PITMAN ARM MOUNTING. THE SUSPECT COMPONENT IS FOUND ON STEERING GEARS WITH THE CODE 05057. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN FRACTURE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE STEERING LINKAGE.
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| Vehicle |
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1976 - 12/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
1/17/1983 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Owners Notified on |
1/24/1983 |
| # Affected |
3,500 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING GEAR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT A LOCATION BETWEEN THE GEAR AND THE PITMAN ARM MOUNTING. THE SUSPECT COMPONENT IS FOUND ON STEERING GEARS WITH THE CODE 05057. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN FRACTURE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE STEERING LINKAGE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9000 LB FRONT AXLE.SYSTEM: STEERING SYSTEM; STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE PITMAN ARM TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS FROM THESTEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING LINKAGES. IF CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE OUTPUT SHAFTOF THE STEERING GEAR, AND THE SHAFT BREAKS, THE PITMAN ARM WILL DETACH ANDSTEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT CANRESULT. |
| See also |
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1980 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
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