1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FLEETSTAR SERIES Recalls (5)
- 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:
- 77V005000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Affected:
- 20
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles, the hose used to supply vacuum to the brake power unit or vacuum reserve tank may have been of the wrong material. this hose could deform sufficiently during normal operation to cause a reduction in vacuum assist to the brake power unit. this would result in greater brake pedal effort by operator and an increase in vehicle stopping distances.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect hose and install the proper vacuum hose.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; vacuum hose.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.note: until the necessary corrections are made, the vehicle should be operatedat reduced speeds, vehicle following distances should be increased, and drivershould become familiarized with parking (hand) lever operation so that it canbe used to supplement the service (foot) brake in an emergency situation.
- 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.
- 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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