International Harvester Paystar Series 1979
Model Paystar Series made in 1979 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1979
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
80V148000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 19500 | 12/12/1980 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/17/1980 | 12/17/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. this will be done at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; tie rod end to steering arm nuts.consequences of defect: this could cause loss of vehicle control, without priorwarning, and an accident. |