Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 76V-144 · 1972–1976 International Harvester Conco Series
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 76V-144 covers 225 1972–1976 International Harvester Conco Series for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 76510.HEAVY DUTY CAB-OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE UPPER REAR CAB LATCH MOUNTING STRUCTURE DEVELOPS CRACKSAND CAN PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF BREAKING LOOSE FROM THE CAB.IF THE UPPER CABLATCH MOUNTING STRUCTURE IS TORN LOOSE FROM CAB, THE CAB WOULD NOT BE LATCHEDOR SECURED IN THE LOWERED POSITION DURING OPERATION.THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ADDING REINFORCEMENTSTO CAB LATCH STRUCTURE).HEAVY TRUCK
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.