Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V188000

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

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-11-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V188000

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

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
942
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-12
Owners notified
1993-11-23

Defect description

THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE FRAME FITTINGS ARE EXPERIENCING VERTICAL FLEXING WHICH CAUSES FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE FRAME END OF THE ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS CAN OCCUR IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES. IN EITHER CASE, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE LOW PRESSURE BUZZER WILL ACTIVATE.

Safety risk

SHOULD A CRACK AND LEAKAGE DEVELOP IN ONE OF THE LINES,HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAPABILITY COULD BE LOST, IMPAIRING THE STOPPINGABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IF BOTH BRAKE LINES FAIL, THE ENTIRE SERVICE BRAKINGSYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT,CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

NAVISTAR DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, REDESIGNED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE FRAME RAIL FITTINGS.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, YOU CANOBTAIN ASSISTANCE BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER ASSISTANCEGUIDE OF YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFICSAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 36001994 1993 1992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.