Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V100000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-02-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V100000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
83,312
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-27
Owners notified
2004-07-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04503.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

72 model years across 14 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 91002003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 92002003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 9200I2003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 93002003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 94002003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 9400I2003 2002 1995
INTERNATIONAL 99002003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
INTERNATIONAL 9900I2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 91002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 92002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9200I2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 93002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 94002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

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.