Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-185 · 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 73V-185 covers 44 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 73516.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE REAR AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE IS ROUTED ACROSS REAR AXLE HOUSING ANDIS NOT MAINTAINED BY A CLIP AT MIDPOINT OF LINE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THELINE COULD VIBRATE AND CRACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND CLIPPING LINE WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1973 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.