Defect Description For Recall
The Hydraulic Steel Brake Lines From The Master Cylinder To The Frame Fittings Are Experiencing Vertical Flexing Which Causes Fatigue Cracks At The Frame End Of The Assembly, Resulting In Brake Fluid Leakage. This Can Occur In One Or Both Of The Steel Brake Lines. In Either Case, The Brake Warning Light Will Come On And The Low Pressure Buzzer Will Activate.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
3600
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V188000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Should A Crack And Leakage Develop In One Of The Lines,Half Of The Braking System Capability Could Be Lost, Impairing The Stoppingability Of The Vehicle. If Both Brake Lines Fail, The Entire Service Brakingsystem Will Become Inoperative. In Either Case, An Accident Could Result,Causing Damage To The Vehicle And Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Navistar Dealers Will Install A New, Redesigned Primary And Secondary Brake Line From The Master Cylinder To The Frame Rail Fittings.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19911101
End Of Manufacture
19930901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
942
Date Owners Notified
19931123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19931112