INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES 1974: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | LOADSTAR SERIES | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-03-22 | 1977-02-10 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1978-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 650
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STUB ENDS OF THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE STUBS WOULD BE OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND COULD FRACTURE. COMPLETE FRACTURE WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
