Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 86V-026 · International Harvester vehicles

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 86V-026 covers 120,292 International Harvester vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected120,2925 models

ReportedJan 14, 1986Owners notified Jan 21, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

STEERING ARM MAY CRACK AFTER REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS DUE TO THE LACK OF END-OF-TRAVEL RELIEF FEATURES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE EXPERIENCED IF CRACKS EXPAND TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A REDESIGNED STRENGTHENED ARM.

SYSTEM: STEERING ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND 5,000 TO 8,000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT AXLES.

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

International Harvester S21001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from September 1, 1977 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.