International Harvester 1985–1986 Parking Brake recall
Recalled October 22, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V133000 · International Harvester
Remedy
REPLACE CAM AND LEVER ASSEMBLY OF PARK BRAKE.
Units
2,784 units
Description
THE PARKING BRAKES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE ACTUATING CAM AND LEVER OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FAILURE OF THE CRACKED PART FROM REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS WILL CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR AFTER THE BRAKE HAS BEEN SET AND THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED. IN THIS SITUATION, THE PARKED VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AND CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
REPLACE CAM AND LEVER ASSEMBLY OF PARK BRAKE.
Product
International Harvester INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →