INTERNATIONAL 9900I 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V263000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL | 9900I | 2003 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2003-11-12 | 2003-07-28 | 2003-07-29 |
Production Dates: 2002-07-18 - 2003-06-18
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03512
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE DRAG LINK WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE, BRAKE CHAMBER AND SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER AND RENDER IT INOPERABLE.
AN INOPERABLE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PITMAN ARMS, DRAG LINKS, AND STEERING ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 03512.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.