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NHTSA recall 78V110000

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light

International Harvester Conventional Series and 1 more

Reported May 17, 19781,538 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Oct 1, 1975 – Feb 1, 1978

The defect

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The washers used to space the anti-lock sensor bracket away from the brake spider were omitted during assembly. This omission could cause the sensor bracket to be deformed. Braking capability could be partially lost.

The remedy

The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Conventional Series
1975197619771978
International Harvester Transtar Series
1975197619771978

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: brakes; anti-lock sensor bracket.consequences of defect: this condition can cause the sensor to be misalignedwith the slots on the exciter ring which IS mounted on the wheel hub. Loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning.