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Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19760401 - 19780901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V228000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781121 | Date Received by ODI: 19781017 | 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: PARKING BRAKE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO REPEATED APPLICATIONS OF THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS WILL CREATE A TEARING FORCE AT THE BOLT MOUNTING AREA OF THE BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BENT OR CRACKED MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AND A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE "LIFT AND PULL" FORCE ON THE BRACKET. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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