1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 RECALL - #81V129000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AN EXTRA ADAPTER FITTING USED ALONG WITH AN INCORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FLUID LINE. THE ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF THE EXTRA FITTING COULD MOVE THE FLUID LINE INTO A POSITION OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE CLUTCH ROD, CAUSING WEAR ON THE FLUID LINE.
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| Vehicle |
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1979 - 4/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
10/27/1981 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
| Owners Notified on |
11/2/1981 |
| # Affected |
1,500 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
AN EXTRA ADAPTER FITTING USED ALONG WITH AN INCORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FLUID LINE. THE ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF THE EXTRA FITTING COULD MOVE THE FLUID LINE INTO A POSITION OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE CLUTCH ROD, CAUSING WEAR ON THE FLUID LINE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE UNNECESSARY ADAPTER FITTING WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE CORRECT THROUGH-FRAME FITTING WILL BE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STEP FUEL TANK ON THELEFT SIDE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FLUID LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.VEHICLE BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED OR LOST WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDAN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1981 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S1700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
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