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1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall - Campaign #79V211000

 
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1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES RECALL - #79V211000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM

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.

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Vehicle 1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Manufactured between 3/1/1975 - 4/1/1979
Recalled on 12/12/1979
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/30/1979
# Affected 25,000
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
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.
Consequences
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.
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1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE

1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE

1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL

1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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