INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FLEETSTAR SERIES 1978: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | FLEETSTAR SERIES | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-03-26 | 1979-02-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-07-01 - 1978-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
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.
