Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Ihc S1600 in Canada.
THE STEERING ARM OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5000 THROUGH 8000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT AXLES AND POWER STEERING MAY CRACK AS THE RESULT OF REPEATED FULL LOCK TURNS. DUE TO THE LACK OF END-OF-TRAVEL RELIEF FEATURES, THE STEERING GEAR CONTINUES TO POWER THE STEERING LINKAGE AFTER IT IS RESTRAINED BY THE AXLE STOP BOLT, RESULTING IN BENDING OF THE STEERING ARM AND EVENTUAL CRACK INITIATION. IF THESE CRACKS PROPOGATE TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE ARM, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WOULD RESULT. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. S-SERIES 1600-2100 TRUCKS AND BUSES.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE BRAKE FLUID LINES MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED RESULTING IN THE LINES RUBBING OR CHAFING ON THE FENDER SPLASH SHIELD BRACKET. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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