1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
85V046000 on 04/30/1985
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
06/30/1973 - 02/28/1985
Affected:
15,500
Defect:
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. system: steering pitman arm.

Campaign:
86V046000 on 03/30/1986
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufactured:
07/31/1985 - 01/31/1986
Affected:
10,002
Defect:
The fuel injection pump throttle shaft bushing may be contaminated with a heat sensitive liquid polymer which can solidify on the bushing at normal engine operating temperature and cause the throttle to stick. consequence of defect: throttle lever may stick and not return to low idle position after accelerator pedal is released. this could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination.
Notes:
System: fuel injector pump. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
87V005000 on 02/01/1987
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
08/31/1977 - 11/30/1986
Affected:
101,072
Defect:
Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
Consequence:
This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Separate engine and brake back up circuits.
Notes:
System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses.

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