1984 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recalls (3)

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.

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