Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V113000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-07-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V113000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,573
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-01
Owners notified
1991-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE STEERING BRACKETS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED W/TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 93001990
INTERNATIONAL 94001990
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 93001992 1991 1989 1988 1987
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 94001993 1991 1989 1988 1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.