International Harvester 3900 (1992) – 96V174000

Defect Description For Recall

The Wiring From The Electronic Control Unit Was Connected To The Wrong Wheel Sensor Or To The Wrong Brake Modulator Valve. It Is Possible That Either Or Both Wiring May Have Occurred At Either The Front Or Rear Axle Or Both Axles.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

3900

Year

1992

Recall Campaign Number

96V174000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Effect Of Defect

Should The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Wiring Be Crossed, It Would Result In A Significant Degradation In Vehicle Stopping Distance. A Signal Would Be Sent To The Wrong Brake Chamber When A Brake Imbalance Is Detected. This Condition Increases The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Abs Wiring And, If Necessary, Properly Connect.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Truck And Engine

Start Of Manufacture

19920130

End Of Manufacture

19960903

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

580

Date Owners Notified

19961001

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

19960913

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard