INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 1800 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 1800 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-20 | 1978-12-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1978-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 750
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AIR SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS TO THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION "FOOT" VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN REVERSE. IN THE EVENT OF AIR LOSS FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY SYSTEM, TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD OCCUR.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE AIR SUPPLY LINES PROPERLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
