International Harvester 9670 1984

Model 9670 made in 1984 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
87V076000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)6818005/29/1987MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/26/198705/29/1987
Defect SummaryLeft and right cab steps, located directly under the driver and passenger cab doors, could fail from corrosion.
Consequence SummaryShould the step fail while being used it could causepersonal injury.
Corrective SummaryReplace steel tubular steps with new aluminum steps.
NotesSystem: structure/cab steps.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF
83V120000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 06/01/1980 to 10/01/1983V (Vehicle)52001/02/1984MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/17/198312/07/1983
Defect SummaryA 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryVehicles will have the three-leaf spring assembly replaced with an improved unit.
NotesVehicle 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.