International Harvester Loadstar 1976
Model Loadstar made in 1976 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, suspension.
Model 1976
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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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V148000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 03/01/1976 to 07/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 2350 | 12/10/1984 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/21/1984 | 12/10/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. if this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | If the weld is found to be inadequate, the flange will be rewelded according to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 15,000 lbs. gvwr two speedrear axles.system: power train; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: damage to the brake lines may cause a decrease inbraking ability without prior warning, and could result in an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V066000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 36000 | 05/10/1978 | ODI | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 04/04/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that anchor forward mounting brackets for the rear springs may loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the original bolts with improved bolts and nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: school buses and truck chassis.system: suspension; mounting bracket.consequences of defect: continued operation with loose bolts could cause thebrackets to separate from the frame, causing a fishtailing effect of the rearend of the vehicle. this may result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||