Vehicle recall 85V133000 · October 22, 1985

1985-1986 International Harvester International Harvester

The parking brakes may have cracks in the brake actuating cam and lever of the brake assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The parking brakes may have cracks in the brake actuating cam and lever of the brake assembly. Failure of the cracked part from repeated brake applications will cause the parking brakes to be inoperative. Consequence of defect: parking brake failure could occur after the brake has been set and the vehicle is left unattended. In this situation, the parked vehicle could roll away and crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace cam and lever assembly of park brake.
Notes: System: parking brakes.vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 5 speed manual transmissions, hydraulic brakes, and ddm driveline type parking brakes. S series: 1684, 1753, 1754, 1853 and 1954; cargostar co-1650B and co-1750B.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V133000
Reported to NHTSA: October 22, 1985
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,784
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline

Recall 85V133000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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International Harvester International Harvester (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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