Model year record

1973 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Loadstar Series

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V212000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Vehicles affected
2,950
Reported to NHTSA
1979-09-18
Owners notified
1979-10-26

Defect description

THE FUEL SEPARATORS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE THIN WALLS DUE TO A MATERIAL THICKNESS PROBLEM. THE SEPARATORS IN THESE WALLS MAY CRACK AND MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS OR LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V145000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1978-06-21
Owners notified
1978-08-11

Defect description

THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID GASOLINE FROM PASSING TO THE CANISTER UNDER CERTAIN FUEL EXPANSION CONDITIONS. GASOLINE WOULD BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE REAR OF ENGINE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V020000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Vehicles affected
650
Reported to NHTSA
1977-02-10
Owners notified
1977-03-22

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 76V039000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
7,207
Reported to NHTSA
1976-03-12
Owners notified
1976-04-28

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Recall campaignNHTSA 75V117000

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,500
Reported to NHTSA
1975-06-23
Owners notified
1975-12-09

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Recall campaignNHTSA 73V185000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
44
Reported to NHTSA
1973-09-12
Owners notified
1973-10-26

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering1

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