International Harvester Recall 77V177000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 77V177000 · announced October 14, 1977 · filed by International Harvester · 300 units affected
The problem
AN AIR LINE COUPLING IN THE MAIN AIR SUPPLY LINE FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE REAR AXLE HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY RESULT IN AIR LINE COUPLING DISCONNECTION.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR LINE CONNECTION, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE LINE COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AIR LINE DISCONNECTION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WILLRESULT IN DEGRADED PANIC BRAKE CAPABILITIES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAY LEADTO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.