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Transport Canada Vehicles

1980–1984 Ihc S1900 Recall

Issued October 27, 1983
Issue
Hazard 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.
Vehicle
IHC S1900