1973 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
74V115000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Affected:
685
Notes:
International harvester campaign no g-74505.1970 thru june 1974.possibilitythat the master cylinder mounting bracket which supports brake pedal, linkage,and master cylinder has a bellcrankused to transfer brake pedal force tomaster cylinder push rod, and the pin that supports bell crank may come out ofthe mounting bracket, loosing effectiveness needed to operate master cylinder.this condition would cause loss of service brakes.(correct by inspecting andplacing a cover over bell crank pin to keep it from falling out).

Campaign:
75V117000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Affected:
8,500
Notes:
International campaign no 77509.trucks loadstar, fleetstar, cargostar,tramstar, paystar, conco, 1971 thru 1975 to date.possibility that variousmalfunctions of the anti-lock computers module system can range fromillumination of the anti-lock failure warning light with no apparent effect onthe vehicle braking system to a momentary loss of brake effectiveness on one ormore axles.(correct by inspecting and replacing computer module).

Campaign:
85V046000 on 04/30/1985
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
06/30/1973 - 02/28/1985
Affected:
15,500
Defect:
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. system: steering pitman arm.

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