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NHTSA recall 79V079000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

International Harvester 1600 and 3 more

Reported Apr 2, 1979113 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Jul 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1979

The defect

Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.

The remedy

Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester 1600
19781979
International Harvester 1700
19781979
International Harvester 1800
19781979
International Harvester 1900
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic dual brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder.consequences of defect: this defect may cause loss of vehicle control, withoutprior warning, and an accident.