INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 8100 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-02-22 | 2001-02-01 | 2001-02-07 |
Production Dates: 1996-10-07 - 2000-11-14
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01502
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2855
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
