1977 International Harvester S Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 International Harvester S Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1977 International Harvester S Series. Newest first.
The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
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.
A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. Continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Wheels with casting defects will be replaced 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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