International Harvester Fleetstar 1968

Model Fleetstar made in 1968 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Model 1968

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 - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
69V007000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)31201/10/1969MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION01/13/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that clutch pedal, when depressed, could contact air brake frontwheel limiting value result- ing in breakage of valve,if break- age occurs,could cause air pressure loss when brakes are applied.(correct by replacingwith new redesigned valve.)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
68V046000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)63905/01/1968MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/03/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility air brake line from air reservoir to the foot application valve could separate at the con- nection between flexible line and solid pipe.should the line separate, it would result in loss of air pres- sure.(correct by inspection and replace fittings when necessary.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
68V116000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)24511/08/1968MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/15/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility both front wheel hydraulic brake hoses installed too long.under certain conditions, left front hose could contact left steering arm, causing brake hose to chafe on steering arm.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
69V037000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)2104003/28/1969ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION04/07/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that excess wear condition may develop on outer front wheel bearingand inner wheel bearing adjusting nut.this could cause wheel bearing creepresulting in loose wheel bearing.(correct by installing hardened washerbetween outer front wheel bearing and inner wheel bearing adjustment nut.)