1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recalls (8)

Campaign:
75V191000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
8,500
Notes:
Ihc campaign no 75513.loadstar, cargostar trucks.possibility that duringextreme upward movement of the rear axle, a brake hose fitting connected to avalve mounted on a bracket located on the top front side of the rear axlehousing can come into contact with structure or components mounted on thevehicle frame.this contact could result in a fracture of the hose end fittingor valve body.fractures can result in a sudden loss of air pressure whichholds the spring brakes (parking) in release position and sudden application ofthe spring brakes will occur.(correct by inspecting and revising to hoserouting or valve mounting).

Campaign:
75V047000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum
Affected:
400
Notes:
International harvester campaign no 75503.transtar co,transtar conv.,paystar,loadstar,cargostar,fleetstar.possibility that the cam brake anchorpins were improperly processed (hardened).if cam brake are assembled usingimproperly processed anchor pins, a fracture of pin could occur during brakeapplication, causing loss of proper tension of the brake shoes and reduction inthe effectiveness of the brakes.(correct by inspecting and replacing anchorpins with properly hardened anchor pins).

Campaign:
77V180000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Wheels:multi piece
Affected:
21,980
Defect:
The deficiency exists in the front axle forged aluminum hubs. the deficiency which is in the barrel section between the inner and outer bearing, may result in cracks which could lead to hub failure. when hub failure occurs, the separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing and adjusting nut.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the forged aluminum hubs with steel hubs, at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks.system: suspension; wheels, front axle hubs.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could allow the separatedhub with the wheel and tire to become disengaged from the vehicle. thiscondition could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: advance failure warning will occur in the form of wheel bearing lubeleaks on the wheel rim or tire. in the event hub failure occurs during vehicleoperation, warnings to the operator will occur in the form of an audible sound,wheel vibration and the steering feel of a severely underinflated tire.

Campaign:
75V089000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Affected:
3,000
Notes:
International harvester campaign no 75506.fleetstar,fleetstar,paystar,cargostar,f8500m equipped with detroit allisonmt-650 transmission.trucks.possibility that vehicles equipped with mt-650automatic transmission may contain nylon particle contaminant within thegovernor assembly.a nylon particle could block an orifice in the governorvalve and result in unintentional transmission down shift with the possibilityof transmission disintergration.(correct by inspecting and replacing governorassembly where necessary).

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:
79V211000 on 12/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum
Manufactured:
02/28/1975 - 03/31/1979
Affected:
25,000
Defect:
As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. the crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider. when the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack adjuster can fall away from the brake spider resulting in a "no brake" condition on the wheel.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. this will be done at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with eaton 16-1/2 by 5inch s-cam.system: service brakes: brake spiders.consequences of defect: partial loss of front braking capability and imbalancescan affect vehicle stability during sudden stops. this can contribute to avehicle accident.

Campaign:
84V109000 on 10/08/1984
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
04/30/1975 - 07/31/1984
Affected:
13,200
Defect:
The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Correction:
The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
Notes:
Vehicle description:trucks and truck tractors equipped with 10,800 or 12,000 lbcapacity front axles.system: steering linkages; steering arm.consequences of defect: complete fracture results in the loss of steeringcontrol and the possibility of an accident.

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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