Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-177 · 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 77V-177 covers 300 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN AIR LINE COUPLING IN THE MAIN AIR SUPPLY LINE FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE REAR AXLE HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY RESULT IN AIR LINE COUPLING DISCONNECTION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR LINE CONNECTION, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE LINE COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AIR LINE DISCONNECTION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WILLRESULT IN DEGRADED PANIC BRAKE CAPABILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY LEADTO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.