International Harvester Cargostar Series 1982

Model Cargostar Series made in 1982 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM
83V029000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 09/01/1981 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)190004/01/1983MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION03/14/198304/06/1983
Defect SummaryThe 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. these fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 22,000 lb. rear axles or largerand with cast wheels.system: suspension; wheel and drum fasteners.consequences of defect: if the damage were to occur on the rear wheel of avehicle equipped with air brakes, the distance required to stop the vehiclecould be increased significantly. if damage were to occur on a vehicle equippedwith hydraulic brakes, a total loss of the vehicles braking capability couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
84V090000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 09/01/1981 to 07/01/1984V (Vehicle)45010/05/1984MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION08/14/198409/10/1984
Defect SummaryThe hydrovac canisters were modified and do not work well with the rest of the braking system. more pedal effort is needed in order to bring vehicle to a halt and the maximum stopping distance is increased.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryUpon inspection, hydrovac canisters with improved braking characteristics will be installed.
NotesVehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hydrovac canisters.consequences of defect: a vehicle accident may result when a situation requiresminimum stopping time.
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
84V109000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 05/01/1975 to 08/01/1984V (Vehicle)1320010/12/1984ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/19/198410/09/1984
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
NotesVehicle 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.