Steering: linkagesRecall 84V-109 · 1975–1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 84V-109 covers 13,200 1975–1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected13,2001 model

ReportedSep 19, 1984Owners notified Oct 12, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING ARM MAY CRACK OR BREAK IN EITHER LOW SPEED OR STAND STILL MANEUVERS. CRACKING MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS.

What to do

The fix

THE EXISTING STEERING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED AND STRENGTHENED ARM.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 10,800 OR 12,000 LBCAPACITY FRONT AXLES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: COMPLETE FRACTURE RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Cargostar Series1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Built from May 1, 1975 to August 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.