Defect Description For Recall
The Saginaw Gear Does Not Relieve Pressure When The Wheels Have Been Turned Fully Against The Axle Stops. The Resulting Continued Pressure On The Steering System Can Result In The Development Of Cracks In The Splines Of The Pitman Shaft, Which Can Develop Into A Complete Fracture Of The Pitman Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
1823
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
92V153000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
Fracture Of The Pitman Shaft Causes Complete Loss Ofsteering Control, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Accident If Fracture Occurswhile Vehicle Is In Motion.
Fix Defect
Replace The Existing Pitman Shaft In The Steering Gear Assembly With A New, Strengthened Pitman Shaft.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar InTL Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19870501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
145682
Date Owners Notified
19921104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19921024