| Make : NAVISTAR | Model : 9400 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970310 - 19970319 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V119000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970826 | Date Received by ODI: 19970729 | Date Added to Database: 19970730 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 89 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE WIRING FROM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS CONNECTED TO THE WRONG WHEEL SENSOR. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE ABS WIRING BE CROSSED, IT WOULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION IN BRAKING STABILITY. A SIGNAL WOULD BE SENT TO THE WRONG BRAKE CHAMBER WHEN A BRAKE IMBALANCE IS DETECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS WIRING AND PROPERLY CONNECT THE WIRES, IF NECESSARY. |
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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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