Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V161000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-04-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V161000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
15,354
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-29
Owners notified
2003-06-27

Defect description

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN (CANNOT ROTATE).

Safety risk

ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 10 AMP FUSE IN PLACE OF THE 5 AMP FUSE AND A NEW 10 AMP LABEL WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ORIGINAL 5 AMP DESIGNATION ON THE FUSE PANEL LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2003. 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

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 01516.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 7 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 43002002
INTERNATIONAL 44002002
INTERNATIONAL 73002002 2001
INTERNATIONAL 74002002
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 43002001
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 44002001
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 74002001

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.