| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : S2500 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19761101 - 19821201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V001000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830124 | Date Received by ODI: 19830110 | Date Added to Database: 19830117 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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