1976 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRANSTAR SERIES Recalls (4)

Campaign:
78V110000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Manufactured:
09/30/1975 - 01/31/1978
Affected:
1,538
Defect:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". the washers used to space the anti-lock sensor bracket away from the brake spider were omitted during assembly. this omission could cause the sensor bracket to be deformed. braking capability could be partially lost.
Correction:
The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: brakes; anti-lock sensor bracket.consequences of defect: this condition can cause the sensor to be misalignedwith the slots on the exciter ring which is mounted on the wheel hub. loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning.

Campaign:
76V143000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Affected:
1,200
Notes:
International harvester campaign no 76511.heavy duty trucks.possibilitythat the clamp bolt used on the steering shaft universal joint yoke at thesteering gear end may not be torqued to specifications.if this conditionexists, it could cause wear and/or separation of the bolt, yoke and steeringgear input shaft, and result in loss of steering control.(correct byinspecting and replacing if necessary).heavy truck.

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:
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.

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