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International Harvester Cargostar Series 1981

Model Cargostar Series made in 1981 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Cargostar series year 1981

Recalls

Model 1981

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
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85V046000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.	from 07/01/1973 to 03/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	15500		MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	04/26/1985	05/01/1985
Defect Summary	The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. system: steering pitman arm.
84V109000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 05/01/1975 to 08/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	13200	10/12/1984	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/19/1984	10/09/1984
Defect Summary	The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
Notes	Vehicle description:trucks and truck tractors equipped with 10,800 or 12,000 lbcapacity front axles.system: steering linkages; steering arm.consequences of defect: complete fracture results in the loss of steeringcontrol and the possibility of an accident.