NHTSA Recall 76V144000

NHTSA Campaign Id 76V144000; Date: Sep. 17, 1976

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 International Harvester Conco Series;  1973 International Harvester Conco Series;  1974 International Harvester Conco Series;  1975 International Harvester Conco Series;  1976 International Harvester Conco Series

Component: Latches/locks/linkage

Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.

Affected Units:: 225

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

International harvester campaign no 76510. Heavy duty cab-over engine trucks. Possibility that the upper rear cab latch mounting structure develops cracksand can progress to the point of breaking loose from the cab. If the upper cablatch mounting structure is torn loose from cab, the cab would not be latchedor secured in the lowered position during operation. This could cause vehiclecrash without prior warning. (correct by inspecting and adding reinforcementsto cab latch structure). Heavy truck

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1976

Also see:

All recalls of International Harvester vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.