Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Ihc 1700 in Canada.
TRUCKS WITH 80 INCH WIDE CABS BUILT FROM JULY 4, 1978 THROUGH APRIL 4, 1979. THE CAB OPENING FOR THE WINDSHIELD MAY BE TOO LARGE FOR PROPER WINDSHIELD RETENTION. HIGH WINDS COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO BLOW INTO THE CAB AND MAY RESULT IN DRIVER/PASSENGER INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. IMPROPER GRADE AND HARDNESS BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER UNIT. THESE BOLTS COULD BREAK AND ALLOW THE MASTER CYLINDER TO BECOME TOTALLY DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS TO THE FOOT VALVE MAY BE REVERSED. AIR LOSS FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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