International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #93V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V188000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 942 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V188000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1993-11-12T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 942

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 93V188000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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