Vehicle recall 77V005000 · January 13, 1977
1976-1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series
On the involved vehicles, the hose used to supply vacuum to the brake power unit or vacuum reserve tank may have been of the wrong material.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the hose used to supply vacuum to the brake power unit or vacuum reserve tank may have been of the wrong material. This hose could deform sufficiently during normal operation to cause a reduction in vacuum assist to the brake power unit. This would result in greater brake pedal effort by operator and an increase in vehicle stopping distances.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect hose and install the proper vacuum hose.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; vacuum hose.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.note: until the necessary corrections are made, the vehicle should be operatedat reduced speeds, vehicle following distances should be increased, and drivershould become familiarized with parking (hand) lever operation so that it canbe used to supplement the service (foot) brake in an emergency situation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 1977
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- January 28, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester Fleetstar Series (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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