International Harvester 1854 (1986) – 92V153000

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

1854

Year

1986

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard