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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1983 Ihc S2500 in Canada.
THE FASTENERS OF THE SLIDING FIFTH WHEEL BASE PLATE TO FRAME BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE INTEGRITY OF JOINTS WITH A LOW TORQUE CONDITION COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME PROVIDING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK-TRACTOR. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK-TRACTOR 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).
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).
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