INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES 1976: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V109000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | CARGOSTAR SERIES | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-12 | 1984-09-19 | 1984-10-09 |
Production Dates: 1975-05-01 - 1984-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13200
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK OR BREAK IN EITHER LOW SPEED OR STAND STILL MANEUVERS. CRACKING MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS.
THE EXISTING STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED AND STRENGTHENED ARM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 10,800 OR 12,000 LBCAPACITY FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: COMPLETE FRACTURE RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT.
