Recall
International Harvester Loadstar Series — 77V020000
NHTSA ID
77V020000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Loadstar Series
Years Affected
1973
Recall Date
1977-02-10
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
650
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Loadstar Series
Model Years: 1973