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Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : LOADSTAR SERIES | Year : 1973 |
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V020000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19770322 | Date Received by ODI: 19770210 | 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: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 650 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STUB ENDS OF THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE STUBS WOULD BE OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND COULD FRACTURE. COMPLETE FRACTURE WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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