NHTSA Recall 79V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V051000; Date: Feb. 21, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series; 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series; 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series; 1977 International Harvester Paystar Series; 1978 International Harvester Paystar Series; 1977 International Harvester S Series; 1978 International Harvester S Series; 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series; 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series
Component: Wheels:multi Piece
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 9,700
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 1979
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