1978 International Harvester 2155
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 International Harvester 2155. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 International Harvester 2155. Newest first.
The saginaw gear does not relieve pressure when the wheels have been turned fully against the axle stops. The resulting continued pressure on the steering system can result in the development of cracks in the splines of the pitman shaft, which can develop into a complete fracture of the pitman shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fracture of the pitman shaft causes complete loss ofsteering control, which could result in a vehicle accident if fracture occurswhile vehicle IS in motion.
Remedy
Replace the existing pitman shaft in the steering gear assembly with a new, strengthened pitman shaft.
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