Vehicle recall 83V029000 · March 14, 1983
International Harvester Cargostar Series, CO1700 and 6 more models
The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 22,000 lb. Rear axles or largerand with cast wheels.system: suspension; wheel and drum fasteners.consequences of defect: if the damage were to occur on the rear wheel of avehicle equipped with air brakes, the distance required to stop the vehiclecould be increased significantly. If damage were to occur on a vehicle equippedwith hydraulic brakes, a total loss of the vehicle"s braking capability couldresult in a crash without prior warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 14, 1983
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- April 1, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum › Drum
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 Cargostar Series (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester CO1700 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester CO1800 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester CO1900 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester S Series (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester S1700 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester S1800 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- International Harvester S1900 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
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