International Harvester Transtar Series 1978

Model Transtar Series made in 1978 by International Harvester got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air and wheels.

Transtar series year 1978

Recalls

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
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.
Consequence Summary
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 - 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.
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.
Consequence Summary
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.