Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-085 · International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 86V-085 covers 3,226 International Harvester vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRUCK TRACTOR TO TRAILER HOSES INSTALLED ON THESE TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 106, HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES. THE HOSE OUTER COVER AND BRAID DID NOT WITH STAND TENSILE FORCE REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HOSE MAY FAIL CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH IF ALL WARNINGS RELATED TO POSSIBLE HOSE FAILURE WERE TO GO UNHEEDED.
The fix
REPLACE HOSE ASSEMBLY IF OF THE SUSPECT DATE CODE.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES COUPLING HOSE/FMVSS 106. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 April 1, 1986 to June 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.