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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : LOADSTAR SERIES | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770701 - 19780101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V051000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790326 | Date Received by ODI: 19790221 | 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: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9700 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. |
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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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