International Harvester Cargostar Series 1984
Model Cargostar Series made in 1984 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1984
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V005000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 09/01/1977 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 101072 | 02/20/1987 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 01/29/1987 | 02/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Separate engine and brake back up circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V090000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 09/01/1981 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 450 | 10/05/1984 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/14/1984 | 09/10/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Upon inspection, hydrovac canisters with improved braking characteristics will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hydrovac canisters.consequences of defect: a vehicle accident may result when a situation requiresminimum stopping time. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||