Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 77V-020 · 1973–1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 77V-020 covers 650 1973–1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6501 model

ReportedFeb 10, 1977Owners notified Mar 22, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AXLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Loadstar Series1973, 1974, 1975, 1976