Recall 77V020000
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft — International Harvester · reported 10 Feb 1977 · 650 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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