INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1600 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | S1600 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-04 | 1980-03-19 | 1980-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1978-07-01 - 1980-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4180
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE FLUID LINES WHICH RUN TO AND FROM THE FRAME MOUNTED POWER ASSIST UNIT MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED RESULTING IN THE LINES RUBBING OR CHAFING ON A FENDER SPLASH SHIELD BRACKET.
ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE BRAKE LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE TO THE SPLASH SHIELD BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE SYSTEM HYDRAULICBRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO RUB THROUGH,ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES. THIS CAN CAUSE AVEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
