International Harvester S1700, S1800, S1900 (1980-1981): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 81V129000 · Oct 22, 1981 · International Harvester
1,500
vehicles affected
1,500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V129000
- Date
- Oct 22, 1981
- Maker
- International Harvester
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1980-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | S1700 | 1980-1981 |
| International Harvester | S1800 | 1980 |
| International Harvester | S1900 | 1980-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V129000?
3 models: International Harvester S1700 (1980-1981), International Harvester S1800 (1980), International Harvester S1900 (1980-1981), about 1,500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V129000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.