1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recall - Campaign #79V211000

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1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES RECALL - #79V211000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM

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.

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Vehicle 1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Manufactured between 3/1/1975 - 4/1/1979 Recalled on 12/12/1979 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 11/30/1979 # Affected 25,000 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM Description 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. Consequences Corrective action 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. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16-1/2 BY 5INCH S-CAM.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES: BRAKE SPIDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING CAPABILITY AND IMBALANCESCAN AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY DURING SUDDEN STOPS. THIS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. See also 1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE 1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1975 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES