NHTSA recall 86V026000
Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
International Harvester S1600 and 4 more
Reported Jan 14, 1986120,292 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Sep 1, 1977 – May 1, 1985
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.