Recall
International Harvester S1800 — 85V037000
NHTSA ID
85V037000
Make
International Harvester
Model
S1800
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1985-04-02
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
31,746
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL-LOCK TURNS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACKS PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester S1800
Model Years: 1982