International Harvester Cargostar Series 1985
Model Cargostar Series made in 1985 by International Harvester got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and steering.
Model 1985
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V046000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 08/01/1985 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 10002 | 03/27/1986 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 03/21/1986 | 03/31/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel injection pump throttle shaft bushing may be contaminated with a heat sensitive liquid polymer which can solidify on the bushing at normal engine operating temperature and cause the throttle to stick. consequence of defect: throttle lever may stick and not return to low idle position after accelerator pedal is released. this could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel injector pump. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||