Recall
International Harvester Loadstar Series — 78V228000
NHTSA ID
78V228000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Loadstar Series
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-10-17
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
7,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO REPEATED APPLICATIONS OF THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS WILL CREATE A TEARING FORCE AT THE BOLT MOUNTING AREA OF THE BRACKET.
Remedy
BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Loadstar Series
Model Years: 1978