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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