NHTSA Recall 83V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V120000; Date: Nov. 17, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 International Harvester 4270; 1982 International Harvester 4270; 1983 International Harvester 4270; 1984 International Harvester 4270; 1981 International Harvester 4370; 1982 International Harvester 4370; 1983 International Harvester 4370; 1984 International Harvester 4370; 1981 International Harvester 9670; 1982 International Harvester 9670; 1983 International Harvester 9670; 1984 International Harvester 9670; 1981 International Harvester S2275; 1982 International Harvester S2275; 1983 International Harvester S2275; 1984 International Harvester S2275
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 520
Recall Summary:
A spring leaf may fracture through the center hole section. This occurs due to loosening of the spring-to-axle mounting attachment following extreme flexing of the spring leaves. This kind of fracture makes the remaining two leaves vulnerable to progressive fracture.
How to Fix:
Vehicles will have the three-leaf spring assembly replaced with an improved unit.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy truck tractors. System: suspension; rear springs. Consequences of defect: if all three leaves fracture, the rear axle maysuddenly shift position, which could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 1984
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