NHTSA Recall 95V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V144000; Date: Aug. 2, 1995
This condition can affect the stopping ability of the vehicle because the front steer axle brakes and trailer's brakes would be doing most of the braking. Increased stopping distances would be required causing accelerated wear on the steer axle and the trailer brakes.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 International Harvester 2500; 1996 International Harvester 2500; 1995 International Harvester 2600; 1996 International Harvester 2600; 1995 International Harvester 8100; 1996 International Harvester 8100; 1995 International Harvester 8200; 1996 International Harvester 8200; 1995 International Harvester 9600; 1996 International Harvester 9600; 1995 International Harvester 9700; 1996 International Harvester 9700
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 278
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were built with an improperly plumbed brake system which affects the braking on the rear axle when running either bobtail or pulling a trailer.
How to Fix:
Navistar dealers will inspect vehicles and repair by installing brake lines and fittings as required.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; nonmetallic. Vehicle description: truck tractors built with proportional brakes. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1995
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