Recall 79V-051: 1977–1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977–1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series and 3 more

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Feb 21, 1979, covering about 9,700 vehicles.

NHTSA number

79V-051

Report date

Feb 21, 1979

Vehicles affected

9,700

Owners notified

Mar 26, 1979

The problem

A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. Continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.

The fix

Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks, truck trailers, and school buses equippedwith 20 inch cast spoke wheels.system: wheels; wheel spokes.consequences of defect: rim and tire separation can result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, a vehicle accident without prior warning.note: until vehicle is inspected and corrected, visually inspect spokes forcracking prior to daily vehicle operation. If cracks are present, discontinuevehicle use until repairs are completed.

Recall details

Manufacturer	INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Component	Wheels › Multi Piece
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	79V051000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
International Harvester Fleetstar Series	1977, 1978	All years
International Harvester Loadstar Series	1977, 1978	All years
International Harvester Paystar Series	1977, 1978	All years
International Harvester S Series	1977, 1978	All years
International Harvester Transtar Series	1977, 1978	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-051?

How is recall 79V-051 fixed?

Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.