ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOSE USED TO SUPPLY VACUUM TO THE BRAKE POWER UNIT OR VACUUM RESERVE TANK
— Recall Campaign #77V005000
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOSE USED TO SUPPLY VACUUM TO THE BRAKE POWER UNIT OR VACUUM RESERVE TANK MAY HAVE BEEN OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THIS HOSE COULD DEFORM SUFFICIENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION TO CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKE POWER UNIT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT BY OPERATOR AND AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 20 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V005000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 13, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V005000 |
| Units affected: | 20 |
- Description:
- ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOSE USED TO SUPPLY VACUUM TO THE BRAKE POWER UNIT OR VACUUM RESERVE TANK MAY HAVE BEEN OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THIS HOSE COULD DEFORM SUFFICIENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION TO CAUSE A REDUCTION IN VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKE POWER UNIT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT BY OPERATOR AND AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE INCORRECT HOSE AND INSTALL THE PROPER VACUUM HOSE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; VACUUM HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE OPERATEDAT REDUCED SPEEDS, VEHICLE FOLLOWING DISTANCES SHOULD BE INCREASED, AND DRIVERSHOULD BECOME FAMILIARIZED WITH PARKING (HAND) LEVER OPERATION SO THAT IT CANBE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SERVICE (FOOT) BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.