NHTSA Recall 82V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V040000; Date: Apr. 23, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 International Harvester S1700; 1981 International Harvester S1700; 1982 International Harvester S1700; 1980 International Harvester S1800; 1981 International Harvester S1800; 1982 International Harvester S1800; 1980 International Harvester S1900; 1981 International Harvester S1900; 1982 International Harvester S1900; 1980 International Harvester School Bus; 1981 International Harvester School Bus; 1982 International Harvester School Bus
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 11,130
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.
How to Fix:
Dealer will remove the bellville spring clutch assembly and replace it with a coil spring clutch assembly at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses; trucks, heavy. System: power train; clutch assembly. Consequences of defect: a clutch pressure plate fragment could penetrate intothe passenger compartment, disable the operator and cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1982
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