INTERNATIONAL 9900I 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

AN INOPERABLE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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'.