Vehicle recall 79V125000 · May 23, 1979
1978-1979 International Harvester International Harvester
The hydraulic brake hose that runs from the frame to the rearmost axle of the tandem bogie is not of sufficient length.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hydraulic brake hose that runs from the frame to the rearmost axle of the tandem bogie is not of sufficient length. In full articulation, with the forward axle up against the frame stops and the rear axle in the extreme downward position, the hose could pull apart.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and relocate hose anchor fitting at frame to a position 2.5 inches lower to provide adequate hose length.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hose, hydraulic.consequences of defect: this failure would result in partial or total loss ofbraking capability which could cause a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 1979
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- June 6, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 375
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › 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 International Harvester (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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