INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CARGOSTAR SERIES 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | CARGOSTAR SERIES | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-05 | 1984-08-14 | 1984-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1981-09-01 - 1984-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 450
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE HYDROVAC CANISTERS WERE MODIFIED AND DO NOT WORK WELL WITH THE REST OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. MORE PEDAL EFFORT IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO BRING VEHICLE TO A HALT AND THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.
UPON INSPECTION, HYDROVAC CANISTERS WITH IMPROVED BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDROVAC CANISTERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT WHEN A SITUATION REQUIRESMINIMUM STOPPING TIME.
