International and International Harvester Recall 91V113000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 91V113000 · announced July 1, 1991 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 10,573 units affected
The problem
THE TWO BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS TO THE DASH MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE DUE TO FATIGUE STRESS; CRACKS IN THE RADIUS AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BRACKET COULD PROPAGATE UPWARD UNTIL BRACKET FAILURE OCCURS.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1990 International 9300
- 1990 International 9400
- 1987 International Harvester 9300
- 1988 International Harvester 9300
- 1989 International Harvester 9300
- 1991 International Harvester 9300
- 1992 International Harvester 9300
- 1987 International Harvester 9400
- 1988 International Harvester 9400
- 1989 International Harvester 9400
- 1991 International Harvester 9400
- 1993 International Harvester 9400
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.