International Harvester 1977–1978 Wheels recall
Recalled February 21, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V051000 · International Harvester
Remedy
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Units
9,700 units
Description
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.
What to do
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Product
International Harvester FLEETSTAR SERIES · International Harvester LOADSTAR SERIES · International Harvester PAYSTAR SERIES · International Harvester S SERIES · International Harvester TRANSTAR SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →