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NHTSARecalled Jan 14, 1986 · #86V026000

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

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

What you should do

REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

View the official CPSC notice