Recall 99V262000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1999-1999 NAVISTAR 4900
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,495 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V262000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,495 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING SUSPENSIONS (MODELS 4700 BUILT WITH REAR LEAF SUSPENSIONS AND MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1998; MODELS 3400 AND 3800 BUILT WITH 14SBK REAR LEAF SPRING SUSPENSIONS AND BUILT APRIL 14 THROUGH MAY 10, 1999; AND MODELS 3400 AND 3800 BUILT WITH REAR LEAF SPRING SUSPENSIONS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 18, 1999). ON VEHICLES WHERE THE FRAME TO AXLE HOSE LENGTH WAS TOO LONG, A CHAFING CONDITION EXISTS ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN HOSE RUPTURE. ON VEHICLES WHERE THE HOSES ARE TOO SHORT, A HOSE SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITH SEVERE SUSPENSION ARTICULATION.
Safety Consequence
IF A HOSE RUPTURES, THE REAR BRAKES WILL FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SHORT HOSES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE LONG HOSES WILL HAVE A HOSE ROUTING KIT INSTALLED TO PREVENT ANY CHAFING PROBLEMS.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V294000 | 2016 NAVISTAR 4400 | EQUIPMENT | 108 | |
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| 99V350000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9400I | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 254 | |
| 99V351000 | 1994 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 944 | |
| 99V331000 | 1997 NAVISTAR 3800 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 99V261000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4000 | PARKING BRAKE | 2,497 | |
| 99V263000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 3800 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 105 | |
| 99V264000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9000I | VISIBILITY | 990 | |
| 99V208000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9200I | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 167 | |
| 99V128003 | 1998 NAVISTAR 9300 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 80 |