Steering: linkagesRecall 85V-046 · 1973–1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 85V-046 covers 15,500 1973–1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,5001 model

ReportedApr 26, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING PITMAN ARM COULD DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE DUE TO HIGH BENDING LOADS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH A FRACTURE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE PITMAN ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 10,800 POUND AND 12,000POUND CAPACITY FRONT AXLES AND SHEPPARD POWER STEERING. SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.

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 Series1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from July 1, 1973 to March 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.