1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1900 Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 81V041000 on 04/07/1981
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1979 - 09/30/1980
- Affected:
- 6,700
- Defect:
- The nut that fastens the tapered tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been sufficiently tightened on certain vehicles. the nut could loosen and eventually come off, causing the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm. the nut may come off despite the installation of locking cotter pins.
- Correction:
- The nut will be securely fastened at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks and tractor trailers; busesequipped with ih 9,000 lb., 10,800 lb., or 12,000 lb. front axles.system: steering; tie rod end attaching nut.consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 81V129000 on 10/26/1981
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1979 - 03/31/1981
- Affected:
- 1,500
- Defect:
- An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. the additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.
- Correction:
- The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. the brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a step fuel tank on theleft side.system: service brakes; fluid line.consequences of defect: excessive wear could cause a loss of brake fluid.vehicle braking capability would be reduced or lost without prior warning andan accident could result.
- Campaign:
- 82V040000 on 04/27/1982
- Component:
- Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1979 - 02/28/1982
- Affected:
- 11,130
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.
- Correction:
- Dealer will remove the bellville spring clutch assembly and replace it with a coil spring clutch assembly at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: school buses; trucks, heavy.system: power train; clutch assembly.consequences of defect: a clutch pressure plate fragment could penetrate intothe passenger compartment, disable the operator and cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 83V001000 on 01/16/1983
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1976 - 11/30/1982
- Affected:
- 3,500
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9000 lb front axle.system: steering system; steering gear output shaft.consequences of defect: the pitman arm transmits steering movements from thesteering gear to the steering linkages. if cracks develop in the output shaftof the steering gear, and the shaft breaks, the pitman arm will detach andsteering control will be lost. loss of vehicle control and an accident canresult.
- Campaign:
- 83V127000 on 01/11/1984
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1980 - 08/31/1983
- Affected:
- 1,387
- Defect:
- Within the steering system, high operating temperatures may cause eventual deterioration of the hose which returns power steering fluid to the pump. the hose may rupture and power steering assist will be lost.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the power steering hose and install a heat shield between the engine and hose at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with v-392 engine and powersteering.system: steering; power steering return hose.consequences of defect: a ruptured line may spray atomized steering fluid onengine manifold without warning, possibly resulting in a fire and personalinjury.
- 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.
Home | Privacy