Recalls for your 1979 International Harvester Cargostar Series

Recalls for 1979 International Harvester Cargostar Series

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES


Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads.  Consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering.  System: steering pitman arm.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES


Posted on: 1984-10-09
Description
The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers.  Cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.

Notes
Vehicle description:trucks and truck tractors equipped with 10,800 or 12,000 lbcapacity front axles.system: steering linkages; steering arm.consequences of defect: complete fracture results in the loss of steeringcontrol and the possibility of an accident.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM


Posted on: 1979-12-12
Description
As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss.  The crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider.  When the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack adjuster can fall away from the brake spider resulting in a no brake condition on the wheel.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications.  This will be done at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with eaton 16-1/2 by 5inch s-cam.system: service brakes: brake spiders.consequences of defect: partial loss of front braking capability and imbalancescan affect vehicle stability during sudden stops.  This can contribute to avehicle accident.