NHTSA Recall 91V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V088000; Date: Jun. 5, 1991
Loosening of the steering arm or shearing of themounting studs result in loss of steering control, and a possible vehicleaccident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Navistar 1824; 1979 Navistar 1824; 1980 Navistar 1824; 1981 Navistar 1824; 1982 Navistar 1824; 1983 Navistar 1824; 1984 Navistar 1824; 1985 Navistar 1824; 1986 Navistar 1824; 1987 Navistar 1824; 1978 Navistar 1854; 1979 Navistar 1854; 1980 Navistar 1854; 1981 Navistar 1854; 1982 Navistar 1854; 1983 Navistar 1854; 1984 Navistar 1854; 1985 Navistar 1854; 1986 Navistar 1854; 1987 Navistar 1854; 1978 Navistar 1954; 1979 Navistar 1954; 1980 Navistar 1954; 1981 Navistar 1954; 1982 Navistar 1954; 1983 Navistar 1954; 1984 Navistar 1954; 1985 Navistar 1954; 1986 Navistar 1954; 1987 Navistar 1954
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,835
Recall Summary:
Steering gears have no end-of-travel stops. Extreme left and right turns place added loads on the axle steering arm which can cause the arm to loosen and shear mounting studs.
How to Fix:
Install steering arm stop and new studs.
Recall Notes:
Ststem: axle steering arm. Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 1991
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