Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 83V-067 · Eagle International vehicles
EAGLE INTERNATIONAL, INC. recall 83V-067 covers 1,200 Eagle International vehicles for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT JOIN THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUS FRONT END FRAMING. EVENTUALLY, THE WELDS MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE STEERING UNIT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT END FRAME.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE WELDS WILL BE REMOVED AND A STRONGER WELD APPLIED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING MOUNTING BRACKET, FRONT END WELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD RESULT,POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CHECK THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKETWELDS FOR CRACKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1980 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.