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 1979 Ihc S Series in Canada.
TRUCKS BUILT AT FORT WAYNE FROM AUGHTS 1979 TMEASURE DISTANCE TRUCKS BUILT AT FORT WAYNE FROM AUGHTS 1979 THROUGH AUGUST 1980. THE NUTS WHICH FASTEN THE TAPERED TIE EOD ENDS TO THE STEERING ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE NUTS TO PROGRESSIVELY LOOSEN, BREAK OFF THE LOCKING COTTER PIN AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING ARM.
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).
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT ALIGN WITH THE CENTRE OF THE FLOOR MOUNTED PEDAL STOP BRACKET AND MAY, WHEN DEPRESSED, SLIP OFF AND TO THE SIDE OF THE PEDAL STOP HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR IN AN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION.
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).
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16.5 X 5 INCH S-CAM FRONT WHEEL AIR BRAKES. THE BRAKE SPIDERS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE CAMSHAFT MOUNTING BOSS WHICH CAN PROGRESS UNTIL THE CAMSHAFT BOSS IS COMPLETLY SEVERED FROM THE SPIDER. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION AT THAT WHEEL CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY AND BRAKE IMBALANCE.
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).
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