International Harvester 1973–1985 Steering recall
Recalled April 26, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V046000 · International Harvester
Remedy
REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Units
15,500 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Product
International Harvester CARGOSTAR SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →