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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : TRANSTAR SERIES | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19751001 - 19780201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V110000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780623 | Date Received by ODI: 19780517 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1538 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE WASHERS USED TO SPACE THE ANTI-LOCK SENSOR BRACKET AWAY FROM THE BRAKE SPIDER WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE THE SENSOR BRACKET TO BE DEFORMED. BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD BE PARTIALLY LOST. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO WASHERS AND REPLACE SENSORS AND AIR CONTROL VALVES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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