Recall
International Harvester S2200 — 83V001000
NHTSA ID
83V001000
Make
International Harvester
Model
S2200
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1983-01-10
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
3,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester S2200
Model Years: 1980