| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 9900IX | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020718 - 20030618 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V263000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031112 | Date Received by ODI: 20030728 | Date Added to Database: 20030729 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03512 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 43 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE DRAG LINK WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT, DRIVERS SIDE, BRAKE CHAMBER AND SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER AND RENDER IT INOPERABLE. |
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Consequence:
AN INOPERABLE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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