Recall 83V-001: 1977–1983 International Harvester S1700, 1977–1983 International Harvester S1800 and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jan 10, 1983, covering about 3,500 vehicles.
The problem
Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057. Continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
The fix
The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9000 lb front axle.system: steering system; steering gear output shaft.consequences of defect: the pitman arm transmits steering movements from thesteering gear to the steering linkages. If cracks develop in the output shaftof the steering gear, and the shaft breaks, the pitman arm will detach andsteering control will be lost. Loss of vehicle control and an accident canresult.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 83V001000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester S1700 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
| International Harvester S1800 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
| International Harvester S1900 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
| International Harvester S2100 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
| International Harvester S2200 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
| International Harvester S2500 | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 83V-001?
Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057. Continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
How is recall 83V-001 fixed?
The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.