1982 International Harvester S1900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 International Harvester S1900. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1982 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.
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.
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.
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