International Harvester S1900 1979

Model S1900 made in 1979 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.

S1900 year 1979

Recalls

Model 1979

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
80V030000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 07/01/1978 to 02/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	4180	04/04/1980	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	03/19/1980	03/31/1980
Defect Summary	The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	All vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake lines will be repositioned to provide clearance to the splash shield bracket at no charge to owners.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with single system hydraulicbrakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake system.consequences of defect: this condition could cause the line to rub through,allowing brake fluid loss and complete loss of service brakes. this can cause avehicle accident without prior warning.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
83V001000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 11/01/1976 to 12/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	3500	01/24/1983	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	01/10/1983	01/17/1983
Defect Summary	Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. the suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057. continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9000 lb front axle.system: steering system; steering gear output shaft.consequences of defect: the pitman arm transmits steering movements from thesteering gear to the steering linkages. if cracks develop in the output shaftof the steering gear, and the shaft breaks, the pitman arm will detach andsteering control will be lost. loss of vehicle control and an accident canresult.
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
86V026000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.	from 09/01/1977 to 05/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	120292	01/21/1986	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	01/14/1986	02/26/1986
Defect Summary	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 Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
85V037000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.	from 08/01/1977 to 10/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	31746		MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	04/02/1985	04/16/1985
Defect Summary	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 Summary
Corrective Summary	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.