International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #99V262000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V262000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 4,495 affected units, NAVISTAR/REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with rear leaf spring suspensions (models 4700 built with rear leaf suspensions and manufactured from december 9, through december 16, 1998; models 3400 and 3800 built with 14sbk rear leaf spring suspensions and built april 14 through may 10, 1999; and models 3400 and 3800 built with rear leaf spring suspensions and manufactured from may 10 through may 18, 1999). on vehicles where the frame to axle hose length was too long, a chafing condition exists on suspension components, which could result in hose rupture. on vehicles where the hoses are too short, a hose separation could occur with severe suspension articulation.

Corrective Action

Short hoses will be replaced and the long hoses will have a hose routing kit installed to prevent any chafing problems.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V262000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1999-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Navistar/rear hydraulic brake hoses

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 4,495

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99508

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with rear leaf spring suspensions (models 4700 built with rear leaf suspensions and manufactured from december 9, through december 16, 1998; models 3400 and 3800 built with 14sbk rear leaf spring suspensions and built april 14 through may 10, 1999; and models 3400 and 3800 built with rear leaf spring suspensions and manufactured from may 10 through may 18, 1999). on vehicles where the frame to axle hose length was too long, a chafing condition exists on suspension components, which could result in hose rupture. on vehicles where the hoses are too short, a hose separation could occur with severe suspension articulation.

Consequence Summary: If a hose ruptures, the rear brakes will fail increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Short hoses will be replaced and the long hoses will have a hose routing kit installed to prevent any chafing problems.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4hb2_qd9m-kqzd

NHTSA ID: 99V262000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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