Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 84V-090 · 1982–1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 84V-090 covers 450 1982–1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4501 model

ReportedAug 14, 1984Owners notified Oct 5, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HYDROVAC CANISTERS WERE MODIFIED AND DO NOT WORK WELL WITH THE REST OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. MORE PEDAL EFFORT IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO BRING VEHICLE TO A HALT AND THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.

What to do

The fix

UPON INSPECTION, HYDROVAC CANISTERS WITH IMPROVED BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE INSTALLED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDROVAC CANISTERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT WHEN A SITUATION REQUIRESMINIMUM STOPPING TIME.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester Cargostar Series1982, 1983, 1984

Built from September 1, 1981 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.