OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

82V094000

Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman

Reported Oct 1, 1982 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Summary

THE PITMAN ARM WHICH MOUNTS TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND FREQUENT, HIGH STEERING LOAD APPLICATIONS. (SUCH AS REPEATED CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND THE AXLE STOPS AT MAXIMUM RIGHT TURNS). THE PITMAN ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND MOUNTING OF THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

AN IMPROVED PITMAN ARM WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1975 International Harvester MS1210 1975 International Harvester MH1310 1974 International Harvester MH1310 1974 International Harvester MS1210 1973 International Harvester MS1210 1973 International Harvester MH1310

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