1978 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Recall

Campaign:

79V125000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

06/30/1978 - 12/31/1978

Affected:

375

Defect:

The hydraulic brake hose that runs from the frame to the rearmost axle of the tandem bogie is not of sufficient length. in full articulation, with the forward axle up against the frame stops and the rear axle in the extreme downward position, the hose could pull apart.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and relocate hose anchor fitting at frame to a position 2.5 inches lower to provide adequate hose length.

Notes:

Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hose, hydraulic.consequences of defect: this failure would result in partial or total loss ofbraking capability which could cause a vehicle accident.

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