Recalls for your 1979 International Harvester S2200

Recalls for 1979 International Harvester S2200

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)


Posted on: 1983-01-17
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.
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