INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 1991: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9400 | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-07-09 | 1991-07-01 | 1991-07-16 |
Production Dates: 1986-07-01 - 1991-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10573
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN.
