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International Harvester 1976–1978 Parking Brake recall

Recalled October 17, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V228000 · International Harvester

Remedy
BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
7,000 units

Description

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO REPEATED APPLICATIONS OF THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS WILL CREATE A TEARING FORCE AT THE BOLT MOUNTING AREA OF THE BRACKET.

What to do

BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Product
International Harvester LOADSTAR SERIES · International Harvester SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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