1981 International Harvester S1900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1981 International Harvester S1900. 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.
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.
On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will remove the bellville spring clutch assembly and replace it with a coil spring clutch assembly at no cost to owner.
An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. The additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. The brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
The nut that fastens the tapered tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been sufficiently tightened on certain vehicles. The nut could loosen and eventually come off, causing the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm. The nut may come off despite the installation of locking cotter pins.
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