International Harvester Paystar Series 1975

Model Paystar Series made in 1975 by International Harvester got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and suspension.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
75V089000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)300006/06/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/15/197510/12/1979
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NotesInternational harvester campaign no 75506.fleetstar,fleetstar,paystar,cargostar,f8500m equipped with detroit allisonmt-650 transmission.trucks.possibility that vehicles equipped with mt-650automatic transmission may contain nylon particle contaminant within thegovernor assembly.a nylon particle could block an orifice in the governorvalve and result in unintentional transmission down shift with the possibilityof transmission disintergration.(correct by inspecting and replacing governorassembly where necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
75V117000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)850012/09/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION06/23/197510/12/1979571121
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NotesInternational campaign no 77509.trucks loadstar, fleetstar, cargostar,tramstar, paystar, conco, 1971 thru 1975 to date.possibility that variousmalfunctions of the anti-lock computers module system can range fromillumination of the anti-lock failure warning light with no apparent effect onthe vehicle braking system to a momentary loss of brake effectiveness on one ormore axles.(correct by inspecting and replacing computer module).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
75V047000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)40004/15/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION03/24/197510/12/1979
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NotesInternational harvester campaign no 75503.transtar co,transtar conv.,paystar,loadstar,cargostar,fleetstar.possibility that the cam brake anchorpins were improperly processed (hardened).if cam brake are assembled usingimproperly processed anchor pins, a fracture of pin could occur during brakeapplication, causing loss of proper tension of the brake shoes and reduction inthe effectiveness of the brakes.(correct by inspecting and replacing anchorpins with properly hardened anchor pins).
79V211000INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERfrom 03/01/1975 to 04/01/1979V (Vehicle)2500011/30/1979ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/18/197912/12/1979
Defect SummaryAs 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.
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Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesVehicle 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 - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
75V059000NAVISTAR INTL CORP. V (Vehicle)41307/05/1975MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION04/15/197510/12/1979
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NotesInternation harvester campaign no 75505.paystar f-5000 series.possibilitythat hendrickson model rs-rt440 suspension was assembled to vehicle usingadapter and thru bolt type fastener in lieu of specified tube and nut type formounting equalizer beam to axle housing hangers.severe off road operation inloaded condition could result in separation of the suspension from axle housingwhich would impair vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing thrubolts type fasteners with tube and nut type fasteners).