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NHTSA recall 79V125000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

International Harvester International Harvester

Reported May 23, 1979375 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Jul 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1979

The defect

The hydraulic brake hose that runs from the frame to the rearmost axle of the tandem bogie IS not of sufficient length. In full articulation, with the forward axle up against the frame stops and the rear axle in the extreme downward position, the hose could pull apart.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and relocate hose anchor fitting at frame to a position 2.5 inches lower to provide adequate hose length.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester International Harvester
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hose, hydraulic.consequences of defect: this failure would result in partial or total loss ofbraking capability which could cause a vehicle accident.