1979 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1600 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
80V030000 on 03/30/1980
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1978 - 01/31/1980
Affected:
4,180
Defect:
The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket.
Correction:
All vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake lines will be repositioned to provide clearance to the splash shield bracket at no charge to owners.
Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with single system hydraulicbrakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake system.consequences of defect: this condition could cause the line to rub through,allowing brake fluid loss and complete loss of service brakes. this can cause avehicle accident without prior warning.

Campaign:
85V037000 on 04/15/1985
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
07/31/1977 - 09/30/1984
Affected:
31,746
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace steering arm with redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes:
Vehicle description: phase ii trucks and buses with 10,800 and 12,000 pound capacity front axles and ross power steering.system: steering arm.

Campaign:
86V026000 on 02/25/1986
Component:
Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Manufactured:
08/31/1977 - 04/30/1985
Affected:
120,292
Defect:
Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes:
System: steering arm. vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with power steering and 5,000 to 8,000 lb. capacity front axles.

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