Case Ih recall: Hand Brake replacement
- What's wrong
- The teeth of the mechanical park brake pawl and ratchet can wear abnormally fast and may degrade possibly resulting in a loss of grip upon engagement of the handbrake. In the unlikely event of the hand brake lever self dis-engaging due to abnormal wear of…
- What to do
- Contact a Case Ih dealer to book the free repair. Replace either the hand brake lever assembly or for speciality ranges of tractors the hand brake lever pawl due to a different design of the part.
What’s wrong
The teeth of the mechanical park brake pawl and ratchet can wear abnormally fast and may degrade possibly resulting in a loss of grip upon engagement of the handbrake. In the unlikely event of the hand brake lever self dis-engaging due to abnormal wear of the parts it can lead to an unexpected movement of the tractor.
The fix
Replace either the hand brake lever assembly or for speciality ranges of tractors the hand brake lever pawl due to a different design of the part.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puma 140 Puma 150 Puma 165 | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 173 |
| Puma 185 Puma 200 Puma 220 | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 25 |
| Maxxum 115 Maxxum 125 Maxxum 135 Maxxum 145 Maxxum 150 | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 266 |
| Farmall 90C Farmall 95C Farmall 100C Farmall 105C Farmall 110C Farmall 115C Farmall 120C | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 234 |
| Quantum 100N | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 1 |
| Farmall 55C Farmall 65C Farmall 75C | 1 Apr 2021 | 31 Jul 2022 | 50 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 27 February 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.