SPARTAN IC 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : IC | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 2000-03-20 - 2000-12-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V022000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-02-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-02-01 | Date Added to Database: 2001-02-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01501 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 957 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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