Vehicle recall 82V094000 · October 1, 1982
International Harvester MH1310 and MS1210
The pitman arm which mounts to the steering gear may not be able to withstand frequent, high steering load applications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The pitman arm which mounts to the steering gear may not be able to withstand frequent, high steering load applications. (such as repeated contact between the steering system and the axle stops at maximum right turns). The pitman arm may develop cracks and mounting of the arm to the steering gear could eventually fail.
- Remedy
- An improved pitman arm will be installed without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with power steering.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 1982
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- October 21, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,150
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester MH1310 (1973-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973
- International Harvester MS1210 (1973-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973
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