INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERLOADSTAR SERIES
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1973 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER LOADSTAR SERIES recalls
There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · 2SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 1STEERING:LINKAGES · 1SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 1POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · 1
Campaign 75V117000
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module
Nov 6, 1976
Campaign 79V212000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Jun 9, 1980
Summary
THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS.
Remedy
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THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Campaign 76V039000
Steering › Linkages
Dec 3, 1976
Campaign 78V145000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Sep 6, 1979
Summary
THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID GASOLINE FROM PASSING TO THE CANISTER UNDER CERTAIN FUEL EXPANSION CONDITIONS. GASOLINE WOULD BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE REAR OF ENGINE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
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DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.
Campaign 73V185000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Dec 9, 1973
Campaign 77V020000
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
Oct 2, 1977
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
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THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.
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