Vehicle recall 78V110000 · May 17, 1978
International Harvester Conventional Series and Transtar Series
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The washers used to space the anti-lock sensor bracket away from the brake spider were omitted during assembly. This omission could cause the sensor bracket to be deformed. Braking capability could be partially lost.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: brakes; anti-lock sensor bracket.consequences of defect: this condition can cause the sensor to be misalignedwith the slots on the exciter ring which is mounted on the wheel hub. Loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 1978
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- June 23, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,538
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester Conventional Series (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
- International Harvester Transtar Series (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
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