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| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : CARGOSTAR SERIES | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19840701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V090000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19841005 | Date Received by ODI: 19840814 | Date Added to Database: 19840910 |
| 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 | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 450 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HYDROVAC CANISTERS WERE MODIFIED AND DO NOT WORK WELL WITH THE REST OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. MORE PEDAL EFFORT IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO BRING VEHICLE TO A HALT AND THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, HYDROVAC CANISTERS WITH IMPROVED BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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