International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #99V351000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V351000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 944 affected units, NAVISTAR/AIR BRAKE S-CAM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. there is interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs. as the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud. if the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake shoe linings to the brake drums.
Corrective Action
Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.