NHTSA Recall 85V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V046000; Date: Apr. 26, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1974 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1976 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1978 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1979 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1980 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1981 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1982 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1983 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 15,500
Recall Summary:
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. Consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. System: steering pitman arm.
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