Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 95V-144 · International Harvester vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall 95V-144 covers 278 International Harvester vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY PLUMBED BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH AFFECTS THE BRAKING ON THE REAR AXLE WHEN RUNNING EITHER BOBTAIL OR PULLING A TRAILER.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES AND TRAILER'S BRAKES WOULD BE DOING MOST OF THE BRAKING. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES WOULD BE REQUIRED CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR ON THE STEER AXLE AND THE TRAILER BRAKES.
The fix
NAVISTAR DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND REPAIR BY INSTALLING BRAKE LINES AND FITTINGS AS REQUIRED.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; NONMETALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS BUILT WITH PROPORTIONAL BRAKES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD 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 April 1, 1995 to May 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.