International Harvester S1900 1983

Model S1900 made in 1983 by International Harvester got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.

S1900 year 1983

Recalls

Model 1983

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, AIR - DRUM - DRUM
83V029000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 09/01/1981 to 11/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	1900	04/01/1983	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	03/14/1983	04/06/1983
Defect Summary	The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. these fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 22,000 lb. rear axles or largerand with cast wheels.system: suspension; wheel and drum fasteners.consequences of defect: if the damage were to occur on the rear wheel of avehicle equipped with air brakes, the distance required to stop the vehiclecould be increased significantly. if damage were to occur on a vehicle equippedwith hydraulic brakes, a total loss of the vehicles braking capability couldresult in a crash 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 - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
83V127000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 04/01/1980 to 09/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	1387	11/11/1983	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	12/02/1983	01/12/1984
Defect Summary	Within the steering system, high operating temperatures may cause eventual deterioration of the hose which returns power steering fluid to the pump. the hose may rupture and power steering assist will be lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the power steering hose and install a heat shield between the engine and hose at no charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with v-392 engine and powersteering.system: steering; power steering return hose.consequences of defect: a ruptured line may spray atomized steering fluid onengine manifold without warning, possibly resulting in a fire and personalinjury.
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.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
83V075000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 05/01/1983 to 06/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	1318	09/14/1983	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	08/17/1983	08/30/1983
Defect Summary	The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium buses, trucks, truck-tractors.system: steering; tie rod end nuts and tie rod tubes.consequences of defect: loss of steering control would occur without priorwarning, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.