International Harvester Recall 85V133000: Parking Brake, Driveline

NHTSA recall 85V133000 · announced October 22, 1985 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 2,784 units affected

The problem

THE PARKING BRAKES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE ACTUATING CAM AND LEVER OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FAILURE OF THE CRACKED PART FROM REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS WILL CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR AFTER THE BRAKE HAS BEEN SET AND THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED. IN THIS SITUATION, THE PARKED VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AND CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

REPLACE CAM AND LEVER ASSEMBLY OF PARK BRAKE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND DDM DRIVELINE TYPE PARKING BRAKES. S SERIES: 1684, 1753, 1754, 1853 AND 1954; CARGOSTAR CO-1650B AND CO-1750B.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 International Harvester International Harvester
• 1986 International Harvester International Harvester

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.