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  NHTSA Recall 93V188000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V188000; Date: Nov. 12, 1993

Should a crack and leakage develop in one of the lines,half of the braking system capability could be lost, impairing the stoppingability of the vehicle. If both brake lines fail, the entire service brakingsystem will become inoperative. In either case, an accident could result,causing damage to the vehicle and personal injury.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1992 International Harvester 3600 1993 International Harvester 3600 1994 International Harvester 3600

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine

Affected Units:: 942

icon3 Recall Summary:

The hydraulic steel brake lines from the master cylinder to the frame fittings are experiencing vertical flexing which causes fatigue cracks at the frame end of the assembly, resulting in brake fluid leakage. This can occur in one or both of the steel brake lines. In either case, the brake warning light will come on and the low pressure buzzer will activate.

icon2 How to Fix:

Navistar dealers will install a new, redesigned primary and secondary brake line from the master cylinder to the frame rail fittings.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; metallic. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, you canobtain assistance by following the procedure described in the owner assistanceguide of your owner's manual. Also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1993

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