Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 75V-059 · 1973–1975 International Harvester Paystar Series
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 75V-059 covers 413 1973–1975 International Harvester Paystar Series for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATION HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 75505.PAYSTAR F-5000 SERIES.POSSIBILITYTHAT HENDRICKSON MODEL RS-RT440 SUSPENSION WAS ASSEMBLED TO VEHICLE USINGADAPTER AND THRU BOLT TYPE FASTENER IN LIEU OF SPECIFIED TUBE AND NUT TYPE FORMOUNTING EQUALIZER BEAM TO AXLE HOUSING HANGERS.SEVERE OFF ROAD OPERATION INLOADED CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION FROM AXLE HOUSINGWHICH WOULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING THRUBOLTS TYPE FASTENERS WITH TUBE AND NUT TYPE FASTENERS).
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