Vehicle recall 84V148000 · November 21, 1984

1976 International Harvester Loadstar

The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. If this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged.
Remedy: If the weld is found to be inadequate, the flange will be rewelded according to specifications.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 15,000 lbs. GVWR two speedrear axles.system: power train; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: damage to the brake lines may cause a decrease inbraking ability without prior warning, and could result in an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V148000
Reported to NHTSA: November 21, 1984
Filed by: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Owner notification: December 10, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,350
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing

Recall 84V148000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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International Harvester Loadstar (1976): 1976

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