NHTSA Campaign 98V068000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Mar 25, 1998 · 1,190 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES. A BRACKET OR P-CLAMP AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE THAT SUPPORTS THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE WAS OMITTED.
Consequence
IF THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FAILS, THE AIR SYSTEM COULD BE DEPLETED AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO APPLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL P-CLAMPS AND A BRACKET AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 9100 | 1997 | 1,190 |
| NAVISTAR | 9100 | 1998 | 1,190 |
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1997 | 1,190 |
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1998 | 1,190 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.