Recall
International Harvester 3900fc — 94V234000
NHTSA ID
94V234000
Make
International Harvester
Model
3900fc
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-11-28
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
62
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester 3900fc
Model Years: 1994