OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V079000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Reported Apr 2, 1979 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Summary

INCORRECT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO MOUNT THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER UNIT. THE BOLTS COULD BREAK AND ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER FROM ITS MOUNTING.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ANY INCORRECT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC DUAL BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC, MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 International Harvester 1700 1979 International Harvester 1900 1979 International Harvester 1600 1979 International Harvester 1800 1978 International Harvester 1600 1978 International Harvester 1700 1978 International Harvester 1900 1978 International Harvester 1800

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