Recalls for 1984 International Harvester S1600

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.