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International Harvester 8100 Recall 92V176: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 92V176, reported December 2, 1992, 149 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V176NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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.
Remedy
REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES, AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND HORIZONTAL EXHAUST.

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 810019921993