International Harvester S1700, S1800, S1900, S2100 and 2 more (1977-1983): Steering
Recall 83V001000 · Jan 10, 1983 · International Harvester
3,500
vehicles affected
3,500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V001000
- Date
- Jan 10, 1983
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Model years
- 1977-1983
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 42 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | S1700 | 1977-1983 |
| International Harvester | S1800 | 1977-1983 |
| International Harvester | S1900 | 1977-1983 |
| International Harvester | S2100 | 1977-1983 |
| International Harvester | S2200 | 1977-1983 |
| International Harvester | S2500 | 1977-1983 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V001000?
6 models: International Harvester S1700 (1977-1983), International Harvester S1800 (1977-1983), International Harvester S1900 (1977-1983) and 3 more, about 3,500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V001000?
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE ORIGINAL OUTPUT SHAFT FROM STEERING GEAR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CASE-HARDENED SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE.
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.