NHTSA Recall 86V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V026000; Date: Jan. 14, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 International Harvester S1600; 1979 International Harvester S1600; 1980 International Harvester S1600; 1981 International Harvester S1600; 1982 International Harvester S1600; 1983 International Harvester S1600; 1984 International Harvester S1600; 1985 International Harvester S1600; 1978 International Harvester S1700; 1979 International Harvester S1700; 1980 International Harvester S1700; 1981 International Harvester S1700; 1982 International Harvester S1700; 1983 International Harvester S1700; 1984 International Harvester S1700; 1985 International Harvester S1700; 1978 International Harvester S1800; 1979 International Harvester S1800; 1980 International Harvester S1800; 1981 International Harvester S1800; 1982 International Harvester S1800; 1983 International Harvester S1800; 1984 International Harvester S1800; 1985 International Harvester S1800; 1978 International Harvester S1900; 1979 International Harvester S1900; 1980 International Harvester S1900; 1981 International Harvester S1900; 1982 International Harvester S1900; 1983 International Harvester S1900; 1984 International Harvester S1900; 1985 International Harvester S1900; 1978 International Harvester S2100; 1979 International Harvester S2100; 1980 International Harvester S2100; 1981 International Harvester S2100; 1982 International Harvester S2100; 1983 International Harvester S2100; 1984 International Harvester S2100; 1985 International Harvester S2100
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 120,292
Recall Summary:
Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. Consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Recall Notes:
System: steering arm. Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with power steering and 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Capacity front axles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1986
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