International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #81V129000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V129000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 1,500 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. The additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.

Corrective Action

The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. The brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V129000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1981-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. The additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. The brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6btu.jefu~mcsu

NHTSA ID: 81V129000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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