International Harvester 1992–1993 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled December 2, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V176000 · International Harvester
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE, THERE WOULDBE NO AIR TO THE FOOT VALVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKESCAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.
Units
149 units
Description
THE AIR LINE PLUMBING OF THE AIR BRAKE FOOT VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR. THIS REMOVES THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM AS A BACK-UP IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.
What to do
REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.
Product
International Harvester 8100
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →