NHTSA recall 82V094000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
International Harvester MH1310 and 1 more
The defect
The pitman arm which mounts to the steering gear may not be able to withstand frequent, high steering load applications. (Such as repeated contact between the steering system and the axle stops at maximum right turns). The pitman arm may develop cracks and mounting of the arm to the steering gear could eventually fail.
The remedy
An improved pitman arm will be installed without charge to owner.