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NHTSA recall 85V046000

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International Harvester Cargostar Series

Reported Apr 26, 198515,500 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Jul 1, 1973 – Mar 1, 1985

The defect

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.

The remedy

Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Cargostar Series
1973197419751976197719781979198019811982198319841985

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. System: steering pitman arm.