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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780701 - 19790101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V125000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790606 | Date Received by ODI: 19790523 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 375 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE FRAME TO THE REARMOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM BOGIE IS NOT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH. IN FULL ARTICULATION, WITH THE FORWARD AXLE UP AGAINST THE FRAME STOPS AND THE REAR AXLE IN THE EXTREME DOWNWARD POSITION, THE HOSE COULD PULL APART. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE HOSE ANCHOR FITTING AT FRAME TO A POSITION 2.5 INCHES LOWER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOSE LENGTH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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