INTERNATIONAL 9400 1989: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 9400 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1986-07-01 - 1991-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V113000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-07-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 1991-07-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10573 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN. |
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