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1980 Ihc S1700 Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Ihc S1700 in Canada.

Ref #1986-009 Campaign : 85506
1986-01-20 14 316 units

Steering

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1983-092 Campaign : 83508
1983-10-27 246 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

S SERIES 1700, 1800, 1900 TRUCKS AND BUSES. THE DEFECT IS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM - THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE NEAR THE HOSE WHICH RETURNS FLUID FROM THE STEERING PUMP MAY EXCEED THE ABILITY OF THE HOSE TO RESIST HEAT. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE HOSE CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND MAY RUPTURE AND SPRAY STEERING FLUID UPON THE ENGINE MANIFOLD WHICH COULD, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1983-002 Campaign : 83501
1983-01-06 202 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1981-108 Campaign : 81505
1981-10-23 551 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

1980 - 81 S-SERIES 1700/1800/1900 TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS WITH SINGLE HYDRAULIC POWER BRAKE SYSTEM. THE EXTRA LENGTH OF A BRAKE FLUID LINE ADAPTER FITTING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN INCORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING COULD MOVE THE FLUID LINE INTO A LOCATION THAT INTERFERES WITH THE TRAVEL OF THE CLUTCH ROD AND THUS CAUSE WEAR ON THE FLUID LINE. CONTINUED WEAR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING CAPABILITY. THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1981-042 Campaign : S81501
1981-04-01 36 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE NUTS WHICH FASTEN THE TAPERED TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE NUTS TO PROGRESSIVELY LOOSEN, BREAK OFF THE LOCKING COTTER PIN AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1980-038 Campaign : S-80502
1980-03-18 4 801 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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