Recalls for 1982 International Harvester S1800

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6 total recalls found.

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 1985-04-16
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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

DEFECT #4 - 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

DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

Posted on: 1982-04-28
Description
On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM

Posted on: 1983-04-06
Description
The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly.  These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 22,000 lb. Rear axles or largerand with cast wheels. System: suspension; wheel and drum fasteners. Consequences of defect: if the damage were to occur on the rear wheel of avehicle equipped with air brakes, the distance required to stop the vehiclecould be increased significantly. If damage were to occur on a vehicle equippedwith hydraulic brakes, a total loss of the vehicle"s braking capability couldresult in a crash without prior warning