Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 9900I | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19940401 - 20020616 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V100000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040716 | Date Received by ODI: 20040227 | Date Added to Database: 20040304 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04503 | ||
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83312 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES. |
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Consequence:
THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. 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: | |
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). |