Recalls › 81V129000

NHTSA recall 81V129000

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

International Harvester S1700 and 2 more

Reported Oct 22, 19811,500 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Oct 1, 1979 – Apr 1, 1981

The defect

An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. The additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.

The remedy

The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. The brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester S1700
19801981
International Harvester S1800
1980
International Harvester S1900
19801981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a step fuel tank on theleft side.system: service brakes; fluid line.consequences of defect: excessive wear could cause a loss of brake fluid.vehicle braking capability would be reduced or lost without prior warning andan accident could result.