International · Canada · High
International 8100: Brakes
Affects International 8100 · 1992–1993 — about 28 vehicles.
The hazard
THE AIR BRAKE FOOT VALVE ON THESE VEHICLES IS PLUMBED TO THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR WHICH REMOVES THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM AS A BACK-UP IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE. IN THE EVENT OF A SECONDARY SYSTEM FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE NO AIR TO THE FOOT VALVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKES. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED AT THE PRIMARY AIR TANK.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational