NHTSA Recall 84V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V148000; Date: Nov. 21, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 International Harvester Loadstar
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 2,350
Recall Summary:
The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. If this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged.
How to Fix:
If the weld is found to be inadequate, the flange will be rewelded according to specifications.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 15,000 lbs. Gvwr two speedrear axles. System: power train; rear axle housing. Consequences of defect: damage to the brake lines may cause a decrease inbraking ability without prior warning, and could result in an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 1984
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