THE COTTER PIN THAT HOLDS IN PLACE THE HINGE PIN, WHICH CONNECTS THE BRAKE TREADLE TO THE FLOOR
— Recall Campaign #89V021000
THE COTTER PIN THAT HOLDS IN PLACE THE HINGE PIN, WHICH CONNECTS THE BRAKE TREADLE (PEDAL) TO THE FLOOR MOUNTING PLATE, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,532 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V021000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 17, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V021000 |
| Units affected: | 5,532 |
- Description:
- THE COTTER PIN THAT HOLDS IN PLACE THE HINGE PIN, WHICH CONNECTS THE BRAKE TREADLE (PEDAL) TO THE FLOOR MOUNTING PLATE, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
- Consequeces:
- THE HINGE PIN COULD WORK ITSELF OUT OF THE HINGE,ALLOWING THE BRAKE TREADLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTING; DRIVER WOULDNOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH THE FOOT VALVE, RESULTING IN A POTENTIALFOR AN ACCIDENT
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE ANY MISSING COTTER PIN AT THE BRAKE TREADLE HINGE PIN.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.