INTERNATIONAL 9900 1999: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V100000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL 9900 1999
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-07-16 2004-02-27 2004-03-04

Production Dates: 1994-04-01 - 2002-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04503

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83312

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.

Consequence

THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04503.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.