OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V037000

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Reported Apr 2, 1985 · NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

Summary

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 COULD OCCUR.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PHASE II TRUCKS AND BUSES WITH 10,800 AND 12,000 POUND CAPACITY FRONT AXLES AND ROSS POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.

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