INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SCHOOL BUS 1977: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | SCHOOL BUS | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-10 | 1978-04-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-09-01 - 1977-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE BOLTS THAT ANCHOR FORWARD MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE REAR SPRINGS MAY LOOSEN.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BOLTS WITH IMPROVED BOLTS AND NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION WITH LOOSE BOLTS COULD CAUSE THEBRACKETS TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME, CAUSING A "FISHTAILING" EFFECT OF THE REAREND OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
