Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- Component
- Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- Manufacturer
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 230
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-06-04
- Owners notified
- 2007-06-29
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY CONTACT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM BEING FULLY APPLIED POSSIBLY CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Safety risk
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SPIDERS WITH A SPIDER THAT HAS A DIFFERENT BRAKE GROUP CLOCKING ANGLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.