NHTSA Recall 77V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V235000; Date: Dec. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 7,525
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may contain a poor quality or an insufficient weld of the brake group mounting flanges to the axle housing. This could lead to the flange breaking loose from the housing, allowing the brake group to turn with the brake drum on brake application. This will cut the brake lines to the brake group and may cause partial loss of braking capability.
How to Fix:
Dealer will reweld the brake flanges correctly, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks. System: suspension; rear axle housing. Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 7, 1978
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