Ihc · Canada · Mod
Ihc Cargostar 1710, Cargostar 1810 +3 more: Not Entered
Affects Ihc Cargostar 1710, Cargostar 1810, CO1950, CO1910, Cargostar 1610 · 1978–1979 — about 299 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WAGNER ELECTRIC SINGLE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC BRAKES MAY HAVE A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WITH A INCORRECTLY MACHINED LOCK RING GROOVE IN THE CYLINDER BORE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LOCK RING TO COME OUT AND ALLOW THE PISTON TO DISENGAGE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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