Defect Description For Recall
Under Certain CircuMSTances, The Output Shaft Of The Steering Gear May Develop Cracks At A Location Between The Gear And The Pitman Arm Mounting. The Suspect Component Is Found On Steering Gears With The Code 05057. Continued Operation May Result In Fracture And DisconneCTIon Of The Steering Linkage.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
S1900
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
83V001000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Remove Original Output Shaft From Steering Gear And Replace It With A New Case-Hardened Shaft Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Harvester
Start Of Manufacture
19761101
End Of Manufacture
19821201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3500
Date Owners Notified
19830124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19830110