Defect Description For Recall
The Hydraulic Brake System On These Buses Uses Two Hydraulic Pressure Switches To Operate The Brake Lights And The Brake Booster Pump. The Brake Pressure Warning Light Can Activate When Actual System Failure Has Not Occurred.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
3900FC
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
94V234000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
A False Warning Of The Brake Pressure Warning Light Can Cause The Driver To Ignore A Warning When An Actual Problem Exists Which Could Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Two Hydraulic Pressure Switches With One Mechanical Switch That Is Activated By Brake Pedal Stroke.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19910501
End Of Manufacture
19930301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62
Date Owners Notified
19941206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19941128