NHTSA recall 89V021000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
International Harvester 9670 and 1 more
Reported Feb 17, 19895,532 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Aug 1, 1988 – Feb 1, 1989
The defect
The cotter pin that holds in place the hinge pin, which connects the brake treadle (pedal) to the floor mounting plate, may have been omitted.
The risk
The hinge pin could work itself out of the hinge,allowing the brake treadle to separate from the floor mounting; driver wouldnot be able to apply the brakes with the foot valve, resulting in a potentialfor an accident
The remedy
Replace any missing cotter pin at the brake treadle hinge pin.