Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-260 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 78V-260 covers 750 International Harvester vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AIR SUPPLY LINES FROM THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS TO THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION (FOOT) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN REVERSE. IN THE EVENT OF AIR LOSS FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY SYSTEM, TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE AIR SUPPLY LINES PROPERLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1978 to October 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.