NHTSA Recall 81V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V130000; Date: Oct. 22, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 International Harvester 1600; 1978 International Harvester 1600; 1977 International Harvester 1700; 1978 International Harvester 1700; 1977 International Harvester 1800; 1978 International Harvester 1800; 1977 International Harvester Loadstar; 1978 International Harvester Loadstar
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 350
Recall Summary:
The pushrod may have been incorrectly mounted to the lower of two holes in the brake pedal assembly. Incorrect mounting can cause sideload forces to be applied to the pushrod, causing the pushrod to fracture.
How to Fix:
Vehicle will be inspected for correct (upper hole) pushrod mounting. Mismounted pushrods will be replaced and correctly mounted. The lower hole will be blocked to prevent future mistakes, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and school buses. System: service brakes; pushrod. Consequences of defect: continued use could cause the fracture to propagate andthe pushrod to separate. This would prevent the master cylinder fromactivating, resulting in loss of braking capability and, possibly, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 2, 1981
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