Recalls for 2002 International 9200i

DEFECT #1 - 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).

DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2003-06-19
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Consequence
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge.  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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
International recall no.  03511.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Posted on: 2004-06-30
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.  

Consequence
Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ecm power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged.  If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired.  All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added.  The recall began on september 8, 2004.  Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
International recall no.  04511.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).