2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2001-08-02
Description
Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Consequence
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2001-09-21
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
Consequence
This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).