1974 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MH1310 Recall

Campaign:

82V094000 on 10/06/1982

Component:

Steering:gear box:shaft pitman

Manufactured:

10/31/1972 - 07/31/1975

Affected:

1,150

Defect:

The pitman arm which mounts to the steering gear may not be able to withstand frequent, high steering load applications. (such as repeated contact between the steering system and the axle stops at maximum right turns). the pitman arm may develop cracks and mounting of the arm to the steering gear could eventually fail.

Correction:

An improved pitman arm will be installed without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with power steering.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.

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