1979 International Harvester 1700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 International Harvester 1700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 International Harvester 1700. Newest first.
The opening for the windshield in the cab may be too large to permit proper retention or sealing of the windshield.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install upper and lower metal retaining brackets to hold windshield in position, without charge to owner.
Defective bolts may have been used to mount the brake master cylinder to the cab firewall, resulting in bolt fracture. Fracture of all the master cylinder mounting bolts would allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Defective mounting bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
The defect IS insecure clamping of the steering column coupling to the steering gear input shaft due to clamp failure. The clamp was improperly heat-treated and may be deformed or fractured. Insecure clamping can cause wear and progressive looseness, which if not detected or not promptly repaired could progress until serrations of shaft and/or internal…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the clamp, bolt and nut on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
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