Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 91V-113 · International and International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 91V-113 covers 10,573 International and International Harvester vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN.
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 July 1, 1986 to June 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.