NHTSA recall 98V068000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Navistar 9100 and 1 more
The defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar C-10 or C-12 engines. a bracket or p-clamp at the rear of the engine that supports the compressor discharge line was omitted.
The risk
If the compressor discharge line fails, the air system could be depleted and cause the parking brakes to apply. this condition can cause the vehicle to slow down or stop unexpectedly, causing a vehicle crash which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install p-clamps and a bracket at the rear of the engine.