Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 83V-127 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 83V-127 covers 1,387 International Harvester vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND HOSE AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-392 ENGINE AND POWERSTEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A RUPTURED LINE MAY SPRAY ATOMIZED STEERING FLUID ONENGINE MANIFOLD WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
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 April 1, 1980 to September 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.