Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 94V-232 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall 94V-232 covers 71 International Harvester vehicles for a hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED ABD THE ENGINE RUNNING, PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP SUFFICIENTLY TO PARTIALLY PRESSURIZE THE BRAKE CHAMBER WHICH CONTROLS THE DDM PARK BRAKE AT THE REAR OF THE TRANSMISSION ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKE TO PARTIALLY RELEASE.
The risk
IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A MODERATE INCLINE, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RE-PLUMB THE HYDRAULIC LINES OF THE HYDRAULIC PARK BRAKE SYSTEM PREVENTING UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF THE PARK BRAKE.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; AIR; CHECK VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC ACTUATED DDM PARKING BRAKES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 March 1, 1994 to September 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.