International Harvester 4370 (1981) – 83V120000

Defect Description For Recall

A Spring Leaf May Fracture Through The Center Hole SeCTIon. This Occurs Due To Loosening Of The Spring-To-Axle Mounting Attachment Following Extreme Flexing Of The Spring Leaves. This Kind Of Fracture Makes The Remaining Two Leaves Vulnerable To Progressive Fracture.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

4370

Year

1981

Recall Campaign Number

83V120000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Vehicles Will Have The Three-Leaf Spring Assembly Replaced With An Improved Unit.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Harvester

Start Of Manufacture

19800601

End Of Manufacture

19831001

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

520

Date Owners Notified

19840102

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

19831117

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard