International Harvester, International 1987–1993 Steering recall
Recalled July 1, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V113000 · International Harvester
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Units
10,573 units
Description
THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
What to do
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Product
International Harvester 9300 · International Harvester 9400
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · International Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →