International Harvester 4270, 4370, 9670, S2275 (1981-1984): Suspension
Recall 83V120000 · Nov 17, 1983 · International Harvester
520
vehicles affected
520
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V120000
- Date
- Nov 17, 1983
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 520
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > Leaf
- Model years
- 1981-1984
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
A SPRING LEAF MAY FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER HOLE SECTION. THIS OCCURS DUE TO LOOSENING OF THE SPRING-TO-AXLE MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOLLOWING EXTREME FLEXING OF THE SPRING LEAVES. THIS KIND OF FRACTURE MAKES THE REMAINING TWO LEAVES VULNERABLE TO PROGRESSIVE FRACTURE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE THREE-LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED UNIT.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | 4270 | 1981-1984 |
| International Harvester | 4370 | 1981-1984 |
| International Harvester | 9670 | 1981-1984 |
| International Harvester | S2275 | 1981-1984 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V120000?
4 models: International Harvester 4270 (1981-1984), International Harvester 4370 (1981-1984), International Harvester 9670 (1981-1984) and 1 more, about 520 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V120000?
VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE THREE-LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED UNIT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.