Recalls for 1983 International Harvester S2500

DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1983-08-30
Description
Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Upon inspection, bolts will be tightened, and any damaged parts will be replaced.  All fasteners will be tightened to 145 to 175 ft.  Lbs.  As required.

Notes
Vehicle description: truck tractors equipped with asf simplex 24 inch slidingfifth wheel.system: suspension; wheel base, frame bracket bolts.consequences of defect: joints could weaken and the fifth wheel could separatefrom the truck tractor.  This could result in an accident and injury.

DEFECT #2 - 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.