INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FLEETSTAR 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | FLEETSTAR | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-11-15 | 1977-10-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN AIR LINE COUPLING IN THE MAIN AIR SUPPLY LINE FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE REAR AXLE HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY RESULT IN AIR LINE COUPLING DISCONNECTION.
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR LINE CONNECTION, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE LINE COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AIR LINE DISCONNECTION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WILLRESULT IN DEGRADED PANIC BRAKE CAPABILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY LEADTO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
