Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 81V-129 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 81V-129 covers 1,500 International Harvester vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN EXTRA ADAPTER FITTING USED ALONG WITH AN INCORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FLUID LINE. THE ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF THE EXTRA FITTING COULD MOVE THE FLUID LINE INTO A POSITION OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE CLUTCH ROD, CAUSING WEAR ON THE FLUID LINE.
The fix
THE UNNECESSARY ADAPTER FITTING WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE CORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING WILL BE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STEP FUEL TANK ON THELEFT SIDE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FLUID LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.VEHICLE BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED OR LOST WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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 October 1, 1979 to April 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.