1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Recalls

All 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
300
NHTSA Campaign Number: 77V177000
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: November 15th, 1977

Defect Summary:
AN AIR LINE COUPLING IN THE MAIN AIR SUPPLY LINE FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE REAR AXLE HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY RESULT IN AIR LINE COUPLING DISCONNECTION.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR LINE CONNECTION, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE LINE COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AIR LINE DISCONNECTION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WILLRESULT IN DEGRADED PANIC BRAKE CAPABILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY LEADTO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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