Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 92V-176 · 1992–1993 International Harvester 8100
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 92V-176 covers 149 1992–1993 International Harvester 8100 for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AIR LINE PLUMBING OF THE AIR BRAKE FOOT VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR. THIS REMOVES THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM AS A BACK-UP IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE, THERE WOULDBE NO AIR TO THE FOOT VALVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKESCAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.
SYSTEM: BRAKES, AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND HORIZONTAL EXHAUST.
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, 1991 to October 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.