International Harvester 1978–1985 Steering recall
Recalled April 2, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V037000 · International Harvester
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Units
31,746 units
Description
THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL-LOCK TURNS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACKS PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
What to do
REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Product
International Harvester S1600 · International Harvester S1700 · International Harvester S1800 · International Harvester S1824 · International Harvester S1900
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →