1976 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V066000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured:: 08/31/1975 - 07/31/1977
Affected:: 36,000
Defect:: The bolts that anchor forward mounting brackets for the rear springs may loosen.
Correction:: The dealer will replace the original bolts with improved bolts and nuts.
Notes:: Vehicle description: school buses and truck chassis.system: suspension; mounting bracket.consequences of defect: continued operation with loose bolts could cause thebrackets to separate from the frame, causing a "fishtailing" effect of the rearend of the vehicle. this may result in a vehicle accident.
Campaign:: 84V148000 on 12/09/1984
Component:: Power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Manufactured:: 02/29/1976 - 06/30/1976
Affected:: 2,350
Defect:: The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. if this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged.
Correction:: If the weld is found to be inadequate, the flange will be rewelded according to specifications.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 15,000 lbs. gvwr two speedrear axles.system: power train; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: damage to the brake lines may cause a decrease inbraking ability without prior warning, and could result in an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.