1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9670 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
83V120000 on 12/06/1983
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf
Manufactured:
05/31/1980 - 09/30/1983
Affected:
520
Defect:
A spring leaf may fracture through the center hole section. this occurs due to loosening of the spring-to-axle mounting attachment following extreme flexing of the spring leaves. this kind of fracture makes the remaining two leaves vulnerable to progressive fracture.
Correction:
Vehicles will have the three-leaf spring assembly replaced with an improved unit.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy truck tractors.system: suspension; rear springs.consequences of defect: if all three leaves fracture, the rear axle maysuddenly shift position, which could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

Campaign:
87V076000 on 05/28/1987
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
02/29/1980 - 04/30/1987
Affected:
68,180
Defect:
Left and right cab steps, located directly under the driver and passenger cab doors, could fail from corrosion.
Consequence:
Should the step fail while being used it could cause personal injury.
Correction:
Replace steel tubular steps with new aluminum steps.
Notes:
System: structure/cab steps.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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