NHTSA Recall 84V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V090000; Date: Aug. 14, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1983 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 450
Recall Summary:
The hydrovac canisters were modified and do not work well with the rest of the braking system. More pedal effort is needed in order to bring vehicle to a halt and the maximum stopping distance is increased.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, hydrovac canisters with improved braking characteristics will be installed.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks. System: service brakes; hydrovac canisters. Consequences of defect: a vehicle accident may result when a situation requiresminimum stopping time.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 1984
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