OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V125000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported May 23, 1979 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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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