International Harvester Recall 78V066000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 78V066000 · announced April 4, 1978 · filed by International Harvester · 36,000 units affected

The problem

THE BOLTS THAT ANCHOR FORWARD MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE REAR SPRINGS MAY LOOSEN.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BOLTS WITH IMPROVED BOLTS AND NUTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION WITH LOOSE BOLTS COULD CAUSE THEBRACKETS TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME, CAUSING A "FISHTAILING" EFFECT OF THE REAREND OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 International Harvester Loadstar
• 1976 International Harvester Loadstar
• 1977 International Harvester Loadstar
• 1975 International Harvester School Bus
• 1976 International Harvester School Bus
• 1977 International Harvester School Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.