INTERNATIONAL 9400 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 9400 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-03-10 - 1997-03-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V119000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-08-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-07-29 | Date Added to Database: 1997-07-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 89 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM "ABS". THE WIRING FROM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS CONNECTED TO THE WRONG WHEEL SENSOR. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE ABS WIRING BE CROSSED, IT WOULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION IN BRAKING STABILITY. A SIGNAL WOULD BE SENT TO THE WRONG BRAKE CHAMBER WHEN A BRAKE IMBALANCE IS DETECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS WIRING AND PROPERLY CONNECT THE WIRES, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AUGUST 26, 1997.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 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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