INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 1978: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | S1700 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-01-24 | 1983-01-10 | 1983-01-17 |
Production Dates: 1976-11-01 - 1982-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9000 LB FRONT AXLE.SYSTEM: STEERING SYSTEM; STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE PITMAN ARM TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS FROM THESTEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING LINKAGES. IF CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE OUTPUT SHAFTOF THE STEERING GEAR, AND THE SHAFT BREAKS, THE PITMAN ARM WILL DETACH ANDSTEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT CANRESULT.
