| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 4700 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19950106 - 19950428 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V413000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001218 | Date Received by ODI: 20001206 | Date Added to Database: 20001212 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00514 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE BUILT FOR EXPORT WITH MANUAL SLACK ADJUSTERS AND WERE SOLD IN THE US. THESE VEHICLES NEED TO HAVE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
||
|
Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL SLACK ADJUSTERS WILL AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
|
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). |
||