Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V068000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-03-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V068000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
1,190
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-25
Owners notified
1998-04-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES. A BRACKET OR P-CLAMP AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE THAT SUPPORTS THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE WAS OMITTED.

Safety risk

IF THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FAILS, THE AIR SYSTEM COULD BE DEPLETED AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO APPLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL P-CLAMPS AND A BRACKET AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 28, 1998.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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.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

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NAVISTAR 91001998 1997
NAVISTAR 92001998 1997

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.