International Harvester 1978–1987 Electrical System recall
Recalled January 29, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V005000 · International Harvester
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT INA CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
SEPARATE ENGINE AND BRAKE BACK UP CIRCUITS.
Units
101,072 units
Description
ENGINE AND BRAKE BACKUP SYSTEM HAVE COMMON ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE; ENGINE COULD DIE FROM ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE MAIN POWER FEED FROM THE ALTERNATOR.
What to do
SEPARATE ENGINE AND BRAKE BACK UP CIRCUITS.
Product
International Harvester CARGOSTAR SERIES · International Harvester S SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →