1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
8 recalls name the 1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series. Newest first.
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. Cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. The crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss IS completely severed from the remainder of the spider. When the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. This will be done at no charge.
The deficiency exists in the front axle forged aluminum hubs. The deficiency which IS in the barrel section between the inner and outer bearing, may result in cracks which could lead to hub failure. When hub failure occurs, the separated hub IS retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing and adjusting nut.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the forged aluminum hubs with steel hubs, at no charge.
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