THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE
— Recall Campaign #91V113000
THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,573 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V113000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 01, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V113000 |
| Units affected: | 10,573 |
- Description:
- THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN.