Eagle International Recall 83V067000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 83V067000 · announced July 7, 1983 · filed by Eagle International, Inc. · 1,200 units affected

The problem

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT JOIN THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUS FRONT END FRAMING. EVENTUALLY, THE WELDS MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE STEERING UNIT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT END FRAME.

What to do

UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE WELDS WILL BE REMOVED AND A STRONGER WELD APPLIED, IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING MOUNTING BRACKET, FRONT END WELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD RESULT,POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CHECK THE POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING BRACKETWELDS FOR CRACKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Eagle International 10
• 1981 Eagle International 10
• 1982 Eagle International 10
• 1983 Eagle International 10
• 1980 Eagle International 10s
• 1981 Eagle International 10s
• 1982 Eagle International 10s
• 1983 Eagle International 10s

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.