| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : 9700 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880801 - 19890201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V021000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890217 | Date Received by ODI: 19890217 | Date Added to Database: 19890303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5532 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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 |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ANY MISSING COTTER PIN AT THE BRAKE TREADLE HINGE PIN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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