Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1986 Ihc Cargostar in Canada.
ON S-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND ELECTRIC ENGINE SHUTOFF AND CARGOSTAR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-MAX HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BRAKES MAY FAIL DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE FROM THE MAIN POWER FEED OF THE ALTERNATOR. THIS IS A COMMON POWER SOURCE FOR THE ENGINE AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR THE BRAKE BACK-UP SYSTEM. ELECTRICAL FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A NEAR NO-BRAKE SITUATION AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: SEPARATE ENGINE AND BRAKE BACK-UP CIRCUITS WILL BE PROVIDED.
A failure of this component (electrical) 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).
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - BRAKE HOSES. TRACTOR TO TRAILER HOSES MAY NOT MEET ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD.
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).
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHING MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH A HEAT SENSITIVE CASTING SEALER WHICH CAN SOLIDIFY ON THE BUSHING AT NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE LEVER NOT RETURNING TO LOW IDLE POSITION AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (fuel system) 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).
BENDIX DDM DRIVELINE TYPE PARKING BRAKES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE ACTUATING CAM AND LEVER OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY.FAILURE OF A CRACKED PART CAN MAKE THE PARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE. A CAM FAILURE COULD OCCUR AFTER THE BRAKE HAS BEEN SET AND THE VEHICLE LEFT UNATTENDED. THE PARKED VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AND CRASH.
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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