International Harvester 2500, 2600, 8100 and others: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Aug. 2, 1995

Filed by

International Truck And Engine

Vehicles

International Harvester 2500 (1995, 1996); International Harvester 2600 (1995, 1996); International Harvester 8100 (1995, 1996); International Harvester 8200 (1995, 1996); International Harvester 9600 (1995, 1996); International Harvester 9700 (1995, 1996)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

278

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Navistar dealers will inspect Vehicles And repair by installing Brake lines And fittings as required.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 15, 1995

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

95V144000

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.