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Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : CARGOSTAR SERIES | Year : 1982 |
Build Dates : 19730701 - 19850301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V046000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850426 | Date Added to Database: 19850501 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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