International Harvester Loadstar Series, School BUS (1976-1978): Parking brake
Recall 78V228000 · Oct 17, 1978 · International Harvester
7,000
vehicles affected
7,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 78V228000
- Date
- Oct 17, 1978
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake
- Model years
- 1976-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO REPEATED APPLICATIONS OF THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS WILL CREATE A TEARING FORCE AT THE BOLT MOUNTING AREA OF THE BRACKET.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | Loadstar Series | 1976-1978 |
| International Harvester | School Bus | 1976-1978 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 78V228000?
2 models: International Harvester Loadstar Series (1976-1978), International Harvester School Bus (1976-1978), about 7,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 78V228000?
BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.