International Harvester Transtar Series 1976

Model Transtar Series made in 1976 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering and wheels.

Transtar 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
78V110000	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER	from 10/01/1975 to 02/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	1538	06/23/1978	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	05/17/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the washers used to space the anti-lock sensor bracket away from the brake spider were omitted during assembly. this omission could cause the sensor bracket to be deformed. braking capability could be partially lost.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: brakes; anti-lock sensor bracket.consequences of defect: this condition can cause the sensor to be misalignedwith the slots on the exciter ring which is mounted on the wheel hub. loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning.
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 - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V143000	NAVISTAR INTL CORP.		V (Vehicle)	1200	10/19/1976	MFR	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION	09/17/1976	10/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	International harvester campaign no 76511.heavy duty trucks.possibilitythat the clamp bolt used on the steering shaft universal joint yoke at thesteering gear end may not be torqued to specifications.if this conditionexists, it could cause wear and/or separation of the bolt, yoke and steeringgear input shaft, and result in loss of steering control.(correct byinspecting and replacing if necessary).heavy truck.
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.