NHTSA Recall 82V094000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V094000; Date: Oct. 1, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 International Harvester MH1310; 1974 International Harvester MH1310; 1975 International Harvester MH1310; 1973 International Harvester MS1210; 1974 International Harvester MS1210; 1975 International Harvester MS1210
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 1,150
Recall Summary:
The pitman arm which mounts to the steering gear may not be able to withstand frequent, high steering load applications. (such as repeated contact between the steering system and the axle stops at maximum right turns). The pitman arm may develop cracks and mounting of the arm to the steering gear could eventually fail.
How to Fix:
An improved pitman arm will be installed without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with power steering. System: steering; pitman arm. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 1982
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