International Harvester 9670, 9700: Pedals and linkages

Date

Feb. 17, 1989

Filed by

Navistar Intl Corp.

Vehicles

International Harvester 9670 (1989); International Harvester 9700 (1989)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Description of the defect

The cotter pin that holds in place The hinge pin, which connects The Brake treadle (Pedal) to The floor mounting plate, May have been omitted.

Potentially affected

5532

What can happen

The hinge pin could work itself out of The hinge,allowing The Brake treadle to separate from The floor mounting; driver wouldnot be able to apply The Brakes with The Foot Valve, resulting in a potentialfor an accident

Remedy

Replace any missing cotter pin at The Brake treadle hinge pin.

Recall notes

System: Brake pedal.Vehicle description: heavy Duty Trucks.

Owner notification date

Feb. 17, 1989

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

89V021000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.