Spindle: armRecall 85V-037 · International Harvester vehicles

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 85V-037 covers 31,746 International Harvester vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected31,7465 models

ReportedApr 2, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

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

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

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester S16001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

International Harvester S17001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

International Harvester S18001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

International Harvester S18241978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

International Harvester S19001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from August 1, 1977 to October 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.