International Harvester S1600 1985

Model S1600 made in 1985 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
86V026000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 09/01/1977 to 05/01/1985V (Vehicle)12029201/21/1986MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION01/14/198602/26/1986
Defect SummarySteering 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
NotesSystem: steering arm. vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with power steering and 5,000 to 8,000 lb. capacity front axles.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
85V037000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 08/01/1977 to 10/01/1984V (Vehicle)31746MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION04/02/198504/16/1985
Defect SummaryThe 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace steering arm with redesigned strengthened arm.
NotesVehicle description: phase ii trucks and buses with 10,800 and 12,000 pound capacity front axles and ross power steering.system: steering arm.