NHTSA recall 08V618000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
International Lonestar and 1 more
Reported Nov 24, 200814,048 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 08510Built Jun 1, 2006 – Oct 15, 2008
The defect
Navistar IS recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks. the service brake air line that runs from the tractor protection valve to the fast brake module may separate from the fast brake module resulting in loss of trailer service brakes.
The risk
Loss of trailer service brakes may cause a crash resulting in possible property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fast brake modules and the air lines running to the module will be rerouted to eliminate line tension caused by cab to frame relative motion. the recall began on march 20, 2009. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.