Vehicle recall 80V030000 · March 19, 1980
International Harvester S1600, S1700 and 2 more models
The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket.
- Remedy
- All vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake lines will be repositioned to provide clearance to the splash shield bracket at no charge to owners.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with single system hydraulicbrakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake system.consequences of defect: this condition could cause the line to rub through,allowing brake fluid loss and complete loss of service brakes. This can cause avehicle accident without prior warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 1980
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- April 4, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,180
- 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 S1600 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- International Harvester S1700 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- International Harvester S1800 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- International Harvester S1900 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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