Axle assembly: banjo housingRecall 84V-148 · 1976 International Harvester Loadstar
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 84V-148 covers 2,350 1976 International Harvester Loadstar for a axle assembly: banjo housing problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WELDING OF THE BRAKE MOUNTING FLANGES TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND MAY BREAK. IF THIS WELD WERE TO SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, ADJACENT BRAKE LINES COULD BE DAMAGED.
The fix
IF THE WELD IS FOUND TO BE INADEQUATE, THE FLANGE WILL BE REWELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 15,000 LBS. GVWR TWO SPEEDREAR AXLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE HOUSING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINES MAY CAUSE A DECREASE INBRAKING ABILITY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT,PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
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 March 1, 1976 to July 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.