Recall
International Harvester Cargostar Series — 85V046000
NHTSA ID
85V046000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Cargostar Series
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1985-04-26
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
15,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM COULD DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE DUE TO HIGH BENDING LOADS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH A FRACTURE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Cargostar Series
Model Years: 1983