INTERNATIONAL 1823 1991: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 1823 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1981-01-01 - 1994-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V192000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-12-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-11-12 | Date Added to Database: 1996-11-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 171638 | ||
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Summary:
THESE BUSES HAVE A TURN SIGNAL LEVER THAT WILL NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY IN THE LANE CHANGE MODE IF THE LEVER IS NOT MOVED TO THE POSITION WHERE RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT IS FELT. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE REAR SIGNAL LAMPS NOT FLASH WHEN A LANE CHANGE WAS BEING MADE, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE BUS TO COLLIDE WITH THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPER METHOD OF USING TURN SIGNALS. A DECAL WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO BE PLACED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF EACH BUS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:INFORMATION AND DECALS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNER BEGINNING DECEMBER 10, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS NOT RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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