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International 1652SC Recall 88V157: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

NHTSA campaign 88V157, reported October 4, 1988, 3,743 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V157NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
THE V BELT PULLEY, WHICH DRIVES THE HYDRAULIC PUMP PROVIDING POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES, CAN FAIL.
Risk
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND POWER ASSIST TOHYDRAULIC BRAKES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL DIFFERENT PULLEY AND REINFORCE POWER STEERING PUMP MOUNTING.
Notes
SYSTEM: PULLEY FOR POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS AND BUSES.

Affected vehicles

International 1652SC19881989
International Harvester 1452SC19881989
International Harvester 165419881989
International Harvester 175319881989
International Harvester Metro19881989