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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : CARGOSTAR SERIES | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19750501 - 19840801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19841012 | Date Received by ODI: 19840919 | Date Added to Database: 19841009 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13200 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK OR BREAK IN EITHER LOW SPEED OR STAND STILL MANEUVERS. CRACKING MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE EXISTING STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED AND STRENGTHENED ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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