| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : METRO | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880501 - 19880701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V157000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881021 | Date Received by ODI: 19881004 | Date Added to Database: 19881019 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3743 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE V BELT PULLEY, WHICH DRIVES THE HYDRAULIC PUMP PROVIDING POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES, CAN FAIL. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND POWER ASSIST TOHYDRAULIC BRAKES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL DIFFERENT PULLEY AND REINFORCE POWER STEERING PUMP MOUNTING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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