INTERNATIONAL 8100 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 8100 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-04-01 - 1992-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V176000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-12-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-12-02 | Date Added to Database: 1992-12-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149 | ||
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Summary:
THE AIR LINE PLUMBING OF THE AIR BRAKE FOOT VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR. THIS REMOVES THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM AS A BACK-UP IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE, THERE WOULDBE NO AIR TO THE FOOT VALVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKESCAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES, AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND HORIZONTAL EXHAUST. |
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