INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FLEETSTAR SERIES 1975: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 75V122000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | FLEETSTAR SERIES | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1975-07-17 | 1975-06-24 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-03-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 75510.TRUCKS FLEETSTAR EQUIPPED WITHCUMMINS V-155 DIESEL ENGINE.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE AIR SUPPLYHOSES, ONE FROM LEFT BRAKE MODULATOR VALVE AND ONE FROM QUICK RELEASE VALVE TOTHE LEFT FRAME ANCHOR FITTING ARE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.THIS INCORRECT ROUTINGALLOWS HOSES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE, AND AS ARESULT CAN BURN AND DEVELOP FRACTURES.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, LOSS OF AIRSUPPLY TO LEFT FRONT BRAKE ONLY OR TO BOTH FRONT BRAKES CAN OCCUR DURINGBRAKING APPLICATION.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REROUTING AND/OR REPLACINGHOSES'.
