INTERNATIONAL 4300 2002: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V161000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 4300 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-06-27 | 2003-04-29 | 2003-04-30 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-24 - 2001-10-15
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01516
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15354
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN "CANNOT ROTATE".
ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 10 AMP FUSE IN PLACE OF THE 5 AMP FUSE AND A NEW 10 AMP LABEL WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ORIGINAL 5 AMP DESIGNATION ON THE FUSE PANEL LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2003. 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.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 01516.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
