Vehicle recall 81V129000 · October 22, 1981
International Harvester S1700, S1900 and 1 more model
An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An extra adapter fitting used along with an incorrect through-frame fitting may have been installed in the fluid line. The additional length of the extra fitting could move the fluid line into a position of interference with the clutch rod, causing wear on the fluid line.
- Remedy
- The unnecessary adapter fitting will be removed from the brake system and the correct through-frame fitting will be installed. The brake line will be inspected for evidence of wear and replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a step fuel tank on theleft side.system: service brakes; fluid line.consequences of defect: excessive wear could cause a loss of brake fluid.vehicle braking capability would be reduced or lost without prior warning andan accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 1981
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- November 2, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,500
- 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 S1700 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S1800 (1980): 1980
- International Harvester S1900 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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