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 1978 Ihc S1700 in Canada.
1977-83 S SERIES 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, AND 2500 TRUCKS AND BUSES. IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1900 LB. FRONT AXLES THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE SAGINAW 553 MANUAL STEERING GEAR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS INBOARD OF THE PITMAN ARM MOUNTING. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY CAUSE SHAFT FAILURE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CAN CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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).
MOUNTING BOLTS THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HYDROGEN EMBIRTTLEMENT MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CAB FIREWALL. THESE BOLTS MAY FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE MASTER CYLINDER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FIREWALL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. VEHICLES PRODUCED AT CHATHAM, ONTARIO.
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).
THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT CLAMP WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND MAY DEFORM OR FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE WEAR AND PROGRESSIVE LOOSENESS WHICH COULD PROGRESS UNTIL THE SHAFT SERRATIONS AND/OR COUPLING INTERNAL SPLINE TEETH BECOME STRIPPED. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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).
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