NHTSA Recall 77V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V020000; Date: Feb. 10, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1974 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 650
Recall Summary:
The stub ends of the axle housing may not have been properly manufactured to specifications. These stubs would be of inadequate strength and could fracture. Complete fracture would cause the front wheel, hub, and brake assembly to detach from the axle.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct axle housing stubs.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: suspension; front axles. Consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 1977
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