INTERNATIONAL 1652 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V022000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL | 1652 | 2001 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2001-02-19 | 2001-02-01 | 2001-02-07 |
Production Dates: 2000-06-12 - 2000-11-17
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01501
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 957
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 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'.