NHTSA recall 87V005000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
International Harvester Cargostar Series and 1 more
Reported Jan 29, 1987101,072 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Sep 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1986
The defect
Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
The risk
This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Separate engine and brake back up circuits.