Ihc · Canada · Mod
Ihc Class 6, Class 7: Not Entered
Affects Ihc Class 6, Class 7 · 1982–1984 — about 38 vehicles.
The hazard
A CHANGE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM'S HYDROVAC CANISTERS RESULTED IN THE DEGRADATION OF BRAKE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUSPECT VEHICLES. IN COMPARISON TO THE OLD DESIGN, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT IS NECESSARY TO ATTAIN IDENTICAL STOPPING CAPABILITY. ALSO THE MAXIMUM STOPPING CAPABILITY IS INFERIOR TO THE OLD. A DRIVER UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE BRAKES MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
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