Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V250000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V250000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
40,559
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-02
Owners notified
2001-10-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IN BELOW FREEZING OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE AIR-PRESSURE ACTUATED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT IS MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB ON THE FRONT COWL, ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MAY NOT ACTIVATE DURING LIGHT TO NORMAL BRAKING.

Safety risk

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AIR BRAKE STOP LIGHTS SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 30, 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I2001 2000 1999 1998
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000I2001 2000 1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.