1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR Recalls (2)

Campaign:

78V066000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket

Manufactured:

08/31/1975 - 07/31/1977

Affected:

36,000

Defect:

The bolts that anchor forward mounting brackets for the rear springs may loosen.

Correction:

The dealer will replace the original bolts with improved bolts and nuts.

Notes:

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.

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Campaign:

81V130000 on 10/26/1981

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Manufactured:

10/31/1976 - 08/31/1978

Affected:

350

Defect:

The pushrod may have been incorrectly mounted to the lower of two holes in the brake pedal assembly. incorrect mounting can cause sideload forces to be applied to the pushrod, causing the pushrod to fracture.

Correction:

Vehicle will be inspected for correct (upper hole) pushrod mounting. mismounted pushrods will be replaced and correctly mounted. the lower hole will be blocked to prevent future mistakes, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks and school buses.system: service brakes; pushrod.consequences of defect: continued use could cause the fracture to propagate andthe pushrod to separate. this would prevent the master cylinder fromactivating, resulting in loss of braking capability and, possibly, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

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