1978 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:
- 79V051000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels:multi piece
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1977 - 12/31/1977
- Affected:
- 9,700
- Defect:
- A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks, truck trailers, and school buses equippedwith 20 inch cast spoke wheels.system: wheels; wheel spokes.consequences of defect: rim and tire separation can result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, a vehicle accident without prior warning.note: until vehicle is inspected and corrected, visually inspect spokes forcracking prior to daily vehicle operation. if cracks are present, discontinuevehicle use until repairs are completed.
- 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:
- 79V227000 on 12/12/1979
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1977 - 10/31/1978
- Affected:
- 18,778
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars".
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; tire reserve load labels.consequences of defect: lacking proper label information, incorrect tires andrims could be installed during vehicle servicing. this would create an unsafedriving condition that could lead to a vehicle accident.
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