Recall
International Harvester 9400 — 91V113000
NHTSA ID
91V113000
Make
International Harvester
Model
9400
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1991-07-01
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
10,573
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.