Recall
International Harvester Conventional Series — 78V110000
NHTSA ID
78V110000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Conventional Series
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1978-05-17
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Units Affected
1,538
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE WASHERS USED TO SPACE THE ANTI-LOCK SENSOR BRACKET AWAY FROM THE BRAKE SPIDER WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS OMISSION COULD CAUSE THE SENSOR BRACKET TO BE DEFORMED. BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD BE PARTIALLY LOST.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO WASHERS AND REPLACE SENSORS AND AIR CONTROL VALVES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Conventional Series
Model Years: 1977