1994 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
94V234000 Nov 28, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE BUSES USES TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES TO OPERATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP. THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN ACTIVATE WHEN ACTUAL SYSTEM FAILURE HAS NOT OCCURRED.
Consequence
A FALSE WARNING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO IGNORE A WARNING WHEN AN ACTUAL PROBLEM EXISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH ONE MECHANICAL SWITCH THAT IS ACTIVATED BY BRAKE PEDAL STROKE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
IK-0400107
Nov 25, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
INTERNATIONAL: AFTER LINING CONDITION AND WEAR, FASTENER TORQUE, COMPONENT LUBRICATION HAVE BEEN VERIFIED ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE OF THE CHATTER OR SQUEALING ON THE TRUCKS, A PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS ARE LISTE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92038
Opened: Apr 13, 1992 — Closed: Jul 13, 1992
SCHOOL BUS STEERING PROB.
There is no summary currently available
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC across all model years (1979–1995).
28
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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