PITTS TRAILERS LT 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : PITTS TRAILERS | Model : LT | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V227000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-05-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-01 | Date Added to Database: 2021-04-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21503 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 845 | ||
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Summary:
Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21503. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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