International Harvester Loadstar 1970

Model Loadstar made in 1970 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1970

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 - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
70V043000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)63304/27/1970MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/05/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that interference may exist between air brake slack adjuster andrear spring u-bolt mounting plate when push rod travels less than 2 1/2 inches.(correct by replacing with bendix- westinghouse slack adjuster.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
70V139000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)878411/09/1970ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/23/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that cover on dual hy- draulic brake master cylinder reservoir maybecome distorted due to over torquing of attachment bolt.if condition exists,brake fluid may leak from under cover causing reduced brake efficiency.(correct by replacing with new improved type cover.)
71V093000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)1059405/14/1971MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/27/197110/12/1979
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NotesInternational campaign no r-71012.loadstar and cargostar.b rake powercylinder may experience brake fluid leak at cylinde r due to end cap notsealing properly on slave cylinder, couldcause complete loss of brake fluidand result in loss of brak ing control.(correct by repairing.)
STEERING - LINKAGES
71V035000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)195103/05/1971MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION03/16/197110/12/1979
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NotesInternational service section letter no 71008.equipped withfa-48,fa-68 andfa-72 front axle and steering code 05165.pos sibility that incorrect steeringgear pitman arm was installedin production.this would cause drag link ballstud to haveloose fit in pitman arm and with prolonged operation result inlooseness in steering.if not corrected, steering would fail .(correct byreplacing where necessary.)