1978 International Harvester International Harvester Recalls
All 1978 International Harvester International Harvester recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
375
375
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V125000
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: June 6th, 1979
Defect Summary:
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE FRAME TO THE REARMOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM BOGIE IS NOT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH. IN FULL ARTICULATION, WITH THE FORWARD AXLE UP AGAINST THE FRAME STOPS AND THE REAR AXLE IN THE EXTREME DOWNWARD POSITION, THE HOSE COULD PULL APART. Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE HOSE ANCHOR FITTING AT FRAME TO A POSITION 2.5 INCHES LOWER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOSE LENGTH. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE, HYDRAULIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OFBRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall Comments
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