International Harvester Loadstar Series 1976

Model Loadstar Series made in 1976 by International Harvester got 8 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake and power train.

Loadstar series year 1976

Recalls

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
79V212000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 01/01/1973 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	2950	10/26/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/18/1979	12/12/1979
Defect Summary	The fuel separators on the involved vehicles may have thin walls due to a material thickness problem. the separators in these walls may crack and may allow fuel vapors or liquid fuel to leak into the engine under high pressure conditions.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install improved separators and relocate both the separator and fuel canister without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses equipped with fuel tank evaporative emissionsystems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel in the presence of a source of ignitioncould lead to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle passengers.
78V145000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 01/01/1973 to 10/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	2500	08/11/1978	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	06/21/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The vapor separator in the fuel tank evaporative omission system lacks the capacity to prohibit liquid gasoline from passing to the canister under certain fuel expansion conditions. gasoline would be discharged from the bottom of the canister onto the rear of engine, creating a fire hazard.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install an additional fuel separator to enlarge capacity, and add a discharge hose to the bottom of the fuel canister.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle fire, serious personal injuryand property damage could result.note: the conditions which may promote the problem are: hot weather, use offuel with a high reid vapor pressure, and operating vehicle in frequentstop-start service.
PARKING BRAKE
78V228000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 04/01/1976 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	7000	11/21/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	10/17/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. this will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Bent or cracked mounting brackets will be replaced and a reinforcement strap will be added to limit the lift and pull force on the bracket. this will be done without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks and school buses.system: parking brakes; hand brake lever bracket.consequences of defect: the parking brake could fail. if a vehicle is parked onan incline, with inoperative parking brakes, it could roll free and causeinjury and damage to persons and property.note: until the vehicle can be inspected, it should be parked with the wheelsturned in towards the curb. the wheels should be blocked, and the vehicleparked in the lowest gear. vehicle should not be left unattended with theengine running and a normal parking brake hand lever adjustment should bemaintained. do not adjust to higher than normal force, as this increases thepossibility of failure.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
77V020000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER		V (Vehicle)	650	03/22/1977	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	02/10/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The stub ends of the axle housing may not have been properly manufactured to specifications. these stubs would be of inadequate strength and could fracture. complete fracture would cause the front wheel, hub, and brake assembly to detach from the axle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct axle housing stubs.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; front axles.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
76V103000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.		V (Vehicle)	5509	07/19/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	07/14/1976	10/12/1979	571	121
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	School bus chassis.possibility that false cycling of anti-lock systemsnormally occuring below 15 mph causes the brakes to release momentarily withoutwarning extending the stopping distance beyond the control of the driver.thiscondition can cause vehicle to crash without prior warning.(correctivemeasures to be submitted at a later date).bus-school.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
79V211000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 03/01/1975 to 04/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	25000	11/30/1979	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/18/1979	12/12/1979
Defect Summary	As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. the crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider. when the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack adjuster can fall away from the brake spider resulting in a no brake condition on the wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. this will be done at no charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with eaton 16-1/2 by 5inch s-cam.system: service brakes: brake spiders.consequences of defect: partial loss of front braking capability and imbalancescan affect vehicle stability during sudden stops. this can contribute to avehicle accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR
77V235000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER		V (Vehicle)	7525	02/07/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	12/28/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles may contain a poor quality or an insufficient weld of the brake group mounting flanges to the axle housing. this could lead to the flange breaking loose from the housing, allowing the brake group to turn with the brake drum on brake application. this will cut the brake lines to the brake group and may cause partial loss of braking capability.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will reweld the brake flanges correctly, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: suspension; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
77V180000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER		V (Vehicle)	21980	11/11/1977	ODI	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	10/17/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The deficiency exists in the front axle forged aluminum hubs. the deficiency which is in the barrel section between the inner and outer bearing, may result in cracks which could lead to hub failure. when hub failure occurs, the separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing and adjusting nut.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the forged aluminum hubs with steel hubs, at no charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks.system: suspension; wheels, front axle hubs.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could allow the separatedhub with the wheel and tire to become disengaged from the vehicle. thiscondition could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: advance failure warning will occur in the form of wheel bearing lubeleaks on the wheel rim or tire. in the event hub failure occurs during vehicleoperation, warnings to the operator will occur in the form of an audible sound,wheel vibration and the steering feel of a severely underinflated tire.