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NHTSARecalled Apr 26, 1985 · #85V046000

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

View the official CPSC notice