NHTSA Recall 78V260000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V260000; Date: Dec. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 International Harvester 1700; 1978 International Harvester 1800; 1978 International Harvester 1900
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 750
Recall Summary:
The air supply lines from the primary and secondary air tanks to the air brake application (foot) valve may have been installed in reverse. In the event of air loss failure in the primary system, total loss of service brakes could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the air supply lines properly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks and truck tractors. System: service brakes; air lines. Consequences of defect: loss of service brakes could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 1978
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