International · Canada · Crit
International 3900FC: Brakes
Affects International 3900FC · 1992–1993 — about 67 vehicles.
The hazard
THE ADAPTER O-RING GROOVES BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER WERE MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FLUID BLOWING BY THE O-RINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH PRESSURE, SUCH AS DURING A PANIC STOP SITUATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL TO TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. CORRECTION: A NEW REMOTE BRAKE FLUID ADAPTER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER.
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