INTERNATIONAL 9900I 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V415000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 9900I | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-15 | 2004-08-25 | 2004-08-25 |
Production Dates: 2004-07-26 - 2004-07-29
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04515
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONLY EIGHT "8" BOLTS WERE INSTALLED IN THE BRAKE GROUP CONNECTION TO THE REAR AXLES. THE BRAKE GROUP, AN ASSEMBLY THAT INCLUDES THE BRAKE SHOES, AIR CHAMBERS, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AND SPIDER, IR NORMALLY ATTACHED TO THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NINE "9" BOLTS.
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKE GROUP IS QUESTIONABLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY ON THE REAR AXLES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL BOLT IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04515.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
