International Harvester Cargostar Series 1978
Model Cargostar Series made in 1978 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air and steering.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. |