Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1981 Ihc S1900 Series in Canada.
1978-1985 S SERIES 1600-1900 TRUCKS AND BUSES. THE STEERING ARM OF MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 10,800 OR 12,000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT AXLES AND ROSS POWER STEERING MAY CRACK AS THE RESULT OF REPEATED FUEL 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 COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A 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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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