International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V228000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 7,000 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:OTHER PART, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. This will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket.

Corrective Action

Bent or cracked mounting brackets will be replaced and a reinforcement strap will be added to limit the "lift and pull" force on the bracket. This will be done without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V228000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1978-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:other part

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 7,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. This will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Bent or cracked mounting brackets will be replaced and a reinforcement strap will be added to limit the "lift and pull" force on the bracket. This will be done without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qb7b_e9fh~6a8m

NHTSA ID: 78V228000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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