OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

92V176000

Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Dec 2, 1992 · NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

Summary

THE AIR LINE PLUMBING OF THE AIR BRAKE FOOT VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR. THIS REMOVES THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM AS A BACK-UP IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE, THERE WOULDBE NO AIR TO THE FOOT VALVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKESCAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES, AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND HORIZONTAL EXHAUST.

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