3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Posted on: 2001-02-07
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. The automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.
Consequence
If the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. As the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. Owner notification began february 22, 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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2000-05-30
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with international code 16sch (lower bunk webbing restraint). Incorrect bolts were used to hold the bunk webbing restraint latch brackets to the bunk base.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts as required.
Notes
Owner notification began may 30, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2004-03-04
Description
On certain conventional trucks equipped with pro-sleeper berths, water intrusion can be found in the bunk control panel area and pool in the tops of the dome light, tv/vcr, and or refrigerator power switches.
Consequence
The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a water shield over the back of the entire bunk control panel. Owner notification began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 04503.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).