Ihc · Canada · High
Ihc Cargostar, S Series +4 more: Not Entered
Affects Ihc Cargostar, S Series, Fleetstar, Transtar, Paystar, Loadstar · 1975–1979 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational