| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : S1600 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19841001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V037000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850402 | Date Added to Database: 19850416 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31746 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM. |
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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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