International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #92V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V153000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 145,682 affected units, STEERING:POWER:SHAFT PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The saginaw gear does not relieve pressure when the wheels have been turned fully against the axle stops. The resulting continued pressure on the steering system can result in the development of cracks in the splines of the pitman shaft, which can develop into a complete fracture of the pitman shaft.

Corrective Action

Replace the existing pitman shaft in the steering gear assembly with a new, strengthened pitman shaft.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V153000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1992-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power:shaft pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 145,682

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The saginaw gear does not relieve pressure when the wheels have been turned fully against the axle stops. The resulting continued pressure on the steering system can result in the development of cracks in the splines of the pitman shaft, which can develop into a complete fracture of the pitman shaft.

Consequence Summary: Fracture of the pitman shaft causes complete loss ofsteering control, which could result in a vehicle accident if fracture occurswhile vehicle is in motion.

Corrective Action: Replace the existing pitman shaft in the steering gear assembly with a new, strengthened pitman shaft.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-22yp~geg3_sfhe

NHTSA ID: 92V153000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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