International Harvester Recall 92V176000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 92V176000 · announced December 2, 1992 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 149 units affected

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

REROUTE THE FOOT VALVE AIRLINES TO THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES, AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND HORIZONTAL EXHAUST.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 International Harvester 8100
• 1993 International Harvester 8100

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