1983 International Harvester S1700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1983 International Harvester S1700. Newest first.
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…
The steering arm may crack after repeated full-lock turns. consequence of defect: if cracks progress to complete fracture of the arm, steering control would be lost and a vehicle accident…
Within the steering system, high operating temperatures may cause eventual deterioration of the hose which returns power steering fluid to the pump. The hose may rupture and power steering assist will be lost.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the power steering hose and install a heat shield between the engine and hose at no charge.
The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.
The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.
Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component IS found on steering gears with the code 05057. Continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
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