Recall
International Harvester S Series — 77V180000
NHTSA ID
77V180000
Make
International Harvester
Model
S Series
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1977-10-17
Component
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Units Affected
21,980
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE FRONT AXLE FORGED ALUMINUM HUBS. THE DEFICIENCY WHICH IS IN THE BARREL SECTION BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARING, MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO HUB FAILURE. WHEN HUB FAILURE OCCURS, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING AND ADJUSTING NUT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FORGED ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL HUBS, AT NO CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester S Series
Model Years: 1976