NHTSA Recall 79V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V079000; Date: Apr. 2, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 International Harvester 1600; 1979 International Harvester 1600; 1978 International Harvester 1700; 1979 International Harvester 1700; 1978 International Harvester 1800; 1979 International Harvester 1800; 1978 International Harvester 1900; 1979 International Harvester 1900
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 113
Recall Summary:
Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
How to Fix:
Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic dual brakes. System: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder. Consequences of defect: this defect may cause loss of vehicle control, withoutprior warning, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 2, 1979
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