Recall 94V234000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC Defect in 1992-1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC
RECALL This recall affects up to 62 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V234000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 62 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH ONE MECHANICAL SWITCH THAT IS ACTIVATED BY BRAKE PEDAL STROKE.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V415000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 596 | |
| 03V062000 | 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 35,074 | |
| 04V306000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 18,545 | |
| 04V269000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 81,883 | |
| 04V100000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 83,312 | |
| 04V144000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2,021 | |
| 03V264000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 | STEERING | 24,375 | |
| 03V193000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2,163 | |
| 03V317000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 686 | |
| 03V161000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15,354 |