THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL-LOCK TURNS
— Recall Campaign #85V037000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 31,746 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V037000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 02, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V037000 |
| Units affected: | 31,746 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.