International Harvester S Series 1978
Model S Series made in 1978 by International Harvester got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and service brakes, air.
Model 1978
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
87V005000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 09/01/1977 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 101072 | 02/20/1987 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 01/29/1987 | 02/02/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Separate engine and brake back up circuits. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
79V227000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 09/01/1977 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 18778 | 12/27/1979 | OVSC | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 10/16/1979 | 12/13/1979 | 571 | 120 | |||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; tire reserve load labels.consequences of defect: lacking proper label information, incorrect tires andrims could be installed during vehicle servicing. this would create an unsafedriving condition that could lead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
84V091000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 09/01/1978 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 09/14/1984 | ODI | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/14/1984 | 09/10/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine shutdown cable located between the dash board and firewall, may interfere with the accelerator linkage. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Engine shutdown cable will be rerouted and strapped down as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with diesel engines.system: carburetion; accelerator control linkage.consequences of defect: the engine may not return to idle and loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||||||||||||
79V051000 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | from 07/01/1977 to 01/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 9700 | 03/26/1979 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 02/21/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks, truck trailers, and school buses equippedwith 20 inch cast spoke wheels.system: wheels; wheel spokes.consequences of defect: rim and tire separation can result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, a vehicle accident without prior warning.note: until vehicle is inspected and corrected, visually inspect spokes forcracking prior to daily vehicle operation. if cracks are present, discontinuevehicle use until repairs are completed. |