International Harvester S Series 1979

Model S Series made in 1979 by International Harvester got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.

S series year 1979

Recalls

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
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.
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
79V258000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 09/01/1979 to 10/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	400	12/28/1979	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	12/14/1979	01/11/1980
Defect Summary	The pitman arm pinch bolt which holds the pitman arm to the steering gear output shaft may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. as a result sufficient clamp force will not be maintained and the long life and high mileage integrity of the steering joint may be degraded.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will tighten the pinch bolt to specifications at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks and tractors.system: steering; pitman arm pinch bolt.consequences of defect: degradation of the pinch bolts may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident without prior warning.
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.
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.
Consequence Summary
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.