International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V234000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V234000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 62 affected units, BRAKES:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V234000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1994-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:power assist:hydraulic system

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 62

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Consequence Summary: A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-v6we~zspk~skug

NHTSA ID: 94V234000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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