International Harvester Recall 83V127000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections
NHTSA recall 83V127000 · announced December 2, 1983 · filed by International Harvester · 1,387 units affected
The problem
WITHIN THE STEERING SYSTEM, HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE EVENTUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE WHICH RETURNS POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE PUMP. THE HOSE MAY RUPTURE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND HOSE AT NO CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-392 ENGINE AND POWERSTEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A RUPTURED LINE MAY SPRAY ATOMIZED STEERING FLUID ONENGINE MANIFOLD WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1980 International Harvester S1700
- 1981 International Harvester S1700
- 1982 International Harvester S1700
- 1983 International Harvester S1700
- 1984 International Harvester S1700
- 1980 International Harvester S1800
- 1981 International Harvester S1800
- 1982 International Harvester S1800
- 1983 International Harvester S1800
- 1984 International Harvester S1800
- 1980 International Harvester S1900
- 1981 International Harvester S1900
- 1982 International Harvester S1900
- 1983 International Harvester S1900
- 1984 International Harvester S1900
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.