INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MH1310 1975: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | MH1310 | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-10-21 | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-07 |
Production Dates: 1972-11-01 - 1975-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1150
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE PITMAN ARM WHICH MOUNTS TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND FREQUENT, HIGH STEERING LOAD APPLICATIONS. "SUCH AS REPEATED CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND THE AXLE STOPS AT MAXIMUM RIGHT TURNS". THE PITMAN ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND MOUNTING OF THE ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL.
AN IMPROVED PITMAN ARM WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
