International Harvester 1900

Model 1900 made by International Harvester got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

1900 year 1978

Recalls

Model 1978

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
78V260000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	750	12/20/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	12/04/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The air supply lines from the primary and secondary air tanks to the air brake application (foot) valve may have been installed in reverse. in the event of air loss failure in the primary system, total loss of service brakes could occur.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the air supply lines properly.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks and truck tractors.system: service brakes; air lines.consequences of defect: loss of service brakes could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
79V095000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 07/01/1978 to 02/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	667	05/11/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	04/16/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Defective bolts may have been used to mount the brake master cylinder to the cab firewall, resulting in bolt fracture. fracture of all the master cylinder mounting bolts would allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Defective mounting bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with single hydraulic brakesystems.system: service brakes; master cylinder, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: separation of the master cylinder can result in loss ofservice brakes, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
79V079000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 07/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	113	04/02/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	04/02/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. the bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic dual brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder.consequences of defect: this defect may cause loss of vehicle control, withoutprior warning, and an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
79V031000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 01/01/1978 to 12/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	9375	02/23/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	01/19/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The defect is insecure clamping of the steering column coupling to the steering gear input shaft due to clamp failure. the clamp was improperly heat-treated and may be deformed or fractured. insecure clamping can cause wear and progressive looseness, which if not detected or not promptly repaired could progress until serrations of shaft and/or internal spline teeth of coupling become stripped.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the clamp, bolt and nut on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks, medium; buses, tractors.system: steering; column coupling.consequences of defect: failure of this connection can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
79V156000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 07/01/1978 to 04/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	3000	07/20/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	06/19/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The opening for the windshield in the cab may be too large to permit proper retention or sealing of the windshield.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install upper and lower metal retaining brackets to hold windshield in position, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 80 inch wide cabs and single piecewindshields.system: visual; windshield mounting.consequences of defect: because the windshield may not be secure, high windscould cause it to become dislodged or blow into the cab, causing accident andpersonal injury to vehicle occupants.