NHTSA Campaign Id 86V085000; Date: Jul. 1, 1986
1986 International Harvester 9370; 1986 International Harvester 9670; 1986 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1986 International Harvester S Series
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,226
Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. The hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard. Consequence of defect: the hose may fail causing partial loss of braking capability which could lead to a crash if all warnings related to possible hose failure were to go unheeded.
Replace hose assembly if of the suspect date code.
System: air brakes coupling hose/fmvss 106. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 1986
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