1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC RECALL - #94V234000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : HYDRAULIC
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE BUSES USES TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES TO OPERATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP. THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN ACTIVATE WHEN ACTUAL SYSTEM FAILURE HAS NOT OCCURRED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1991 - 3/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/1994 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/6/1994 |
| # Affected |
62 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE BUSES USES TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES TO OPERATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP. THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN ACTIVATE WHEN ACTUAL SYSTEM FAILURE HAS NOT OCCURRED. |
| Consequences |
A FALSE WARNING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO IGNORE A WARNING WHEN AN ACTUAL PROBLEM EXISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH ONE MECHANICAL SWITCH THAT IS ACTIVATED BY BRAKE PEDAL STROKE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; POWER ASSIST; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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