International Harvester 1982–1983 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled March 14, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V029000 · International Harvester
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN FASTENERS TO SPECIFIED LEVEL AND REPLACE DAMAGED COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
Units
1,900 units
Description
THE 3/4 INCH DIAMETER FASTENERS WHICH JOIN THE REAR AXLE BRAKE DRUM TO THE WHEELS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THESE FASTENERS MAY LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DRUM AND BRAKES OF THE WHEEL.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN FASTENERS TO SPECIFIED LEVEL AND REPLACE DAMAGED COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
Product
International Harvester CARGOSTAR SERIES · International Harvester CO1700 · International Harvester CO1800 · International Harvester CO1900 · International Harvester S SERIES · International Harvester S1700 · International Harvester S1800 · International Harvester S1900
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →