International Harvester Cargostar Series 1974

Model Cargostar Series made in 1974 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
75V089000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)300006/06/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/15/197510/12/1979
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NotesInternational harvester campaign no 75506.fleetstar,fleetstar,paystar,cargostar,f8500m equipped with detroit allisonmt-650 transmission.trucks.possibility that vehicles equipped with mt-650automatic transmission may contain nylon particle contaminant within thegovernor assembly.a nylon particle could block an orifice in the governorvalve and result in unintentional transmission down shift with the possibilityof transmission disintergration.(correct by inspecting and replacing governorassembly where necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
75V117000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)850012/09/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION06/23/197510/12/1979571121
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NotesInternational campaign no 77509.trucks loadstar, fleetstar, cargostar,tramstar, paystar, conco, 1971 thru 1975 to date.possibility that variousmalfunctions of the anti-lock computers module system can range fromillumination of the anti-lock failure warning light with no apparent effect onthe vehicle braking system to a momentary loss of brake effectiveness on one ormore axles.(correct by inspecting and replacing computer module).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
74V115000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)68508/05/1974MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION07/16/197410/12/1979
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NotesInternational harvester campaign no g-74505.1970 thru june 1974.possibilitythat the master cylinder mounting bracket which supports brake pedal, linkage,and master cylinder has a bellcrankused to transfer brake pedal force tomaster cylinder push rod, and the pin that supports bell crank may come out ofthe mounting bracket, loosing effectiveness needed to operate master cylinder.this condition would cause loss of service brakes.(correct by inspecting andplacing a cover over bell crank pin to keep it from falling out).
STEERING - LINKAGES
85V046000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 07/01/1973 to 03/01/1985V (Vehicle)15500MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION04/26/198505/01/1985
Defect SummaryThe steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
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Corrective SummaryReplace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
NotesVehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. system: steering pitman arm.