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Recalls for
1984 International Harvester S2275
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1 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Posted on: 1983-12-07
Description
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.
Consequence
Corrective Action
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.