Defect Description For Recall
As A Result Of Severe Shock And Vibrations, The Brake Spiders On The Involved Vehicles May Develop Cracks Near The Camshaft Mounting Boss. The Crack Propagates Across The Spider Until The Camshaft Boss Is Completely Severed From The Remainder Of The Spider. When The Camshaft Boss Has Completely Severed, The S-Cam, S-Cam Bracket, Air Chamber And Slack Adjuster Can Fall Away From The Brake Spider Resulting In A “No Brake” Condition On The Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSTAR SERIES
Year
1975
Recall Campaign Number
79V211000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Drum
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Front Brake Spiders On All Affected Vehicles Used In Snow Plow Dump And Refuse Hauling Applications. This Will Be Done At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Harvester
Start Of Manufacture
19750301
End Of Manufacture
19790401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25000
Date Owners Notified
19791130
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19790918