Recall
International Harvester Loadstar Series — 79V051000
NHTSA ID
79V051000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Loadstar Series
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-02-21
Component
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Units Affected
9,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A CASTING DEFICIENCY MAY ALLOW WHEELS TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES BETWEEN THE HUB CAP MOUNTING AREA AND THE RIM CLAMP POCKET. CONTINUED USAGE CAN LEAD TO THE DISENGAGING OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Loadstar Series
Model Years: 1978