Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-224 · International vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 89V-224 covers 10,459 International vehicles for a hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE THROTTLE VALVE INSIDE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY DEFORM FROM BUILDUP OF HEAT AND PRESSURE AND CLOSE-OFF FLUID RETURN PORTS.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILDUP IN THEBOOSTER CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SELF APPLY WITH A SEVERE UNEXPECTED STOP. THISCONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. EITHER CONDITIONCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK.
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, 1989 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.