International Harvester Cargostar Series 1977

Model Cargostar Series made in 1977 by International Harvester got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air and steering.

Cargostar series year 1977

Recalls

Model 1977

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	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
79V227000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 09/01/1977 to 11/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	18778	12/27/1979	OVSC	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	10/16/1979	12/13/1979	571	120
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
79V211000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 03/01/1975 to 04/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	25000	11/30/1979	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/18/1979	12/12/1979
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
STEERING - LINKAGES
85V046000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.	from 07/01/1973 to 03/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	15500		MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	04/26/1985	05/01/1985
Defect Summary	The 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. system: steering pitman arm.
84V109000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 05/01/1975 to 08/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	13200	10/12/1984	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/19/1984	10/09/1984
Defect Summary	The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
Notes	Vehicle description:trucks and truck tractors equipped with 10,800 or 12,000 lbcapacity front axles.system: steering linkages; steering arm.consequences of defect: complete fracture results in the loss of steeringcontrol and the possibility of an accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR
77V235000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER		V (Vehicle)	7525	02/07/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	12/28/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles may contain a poor quality or an insufficient weld of the brake group mounting flanges to the axle housing. this could lead to the flange breaking loose from the housing, allowing the brake group to turn with the brake drum on brake application. this will cut the brake lines to the brake group and may cause partial loss of braking capability.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will reweld the brake flanges correctly, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: suspension; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
77V180000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER		V (Vehicle)	21980	11/11/1977	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	10/17/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.