| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : S1600 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770901 - 19850501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V026000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860121 | Date Received by ODI: 19860114 | Date Added to Database: 19860226 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 120292 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS DUE TO THE LACK OF END-OF-TRAVEL RELIEF FEATURES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE EXPERIENCED IF CRACKS EXPAND TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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