NAVISTAR 1954 1982: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : NAVISTAR | Model : 1954 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1978-06-01 - 1987-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V088000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-06-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-06-05 | Date Added to Database: 1991-06-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3835 | ||
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Summary:
STEERING GEARS HAVE NO END-OF-TRAVEL STOPS. EXTREME LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS PLACE ADDED LOADS ON THE AXLE STEERING ARM WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ARM TO LOOSEN AND SHEAR MOUNTING STUDS. |
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Consequence:
LOOSENING OF THE STEERING ARM OR SHEARING OF THEMOUNTING STUDS RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL STEERING ARM STOP AND NEW STUDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
STSTEM: AXLE STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS. |
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