International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V023000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 2,855 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/SLACK ADJUSTERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. the automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. owner notification began february 22, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V023000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: International/slack adjusters

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 2,855

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01502

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. the automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.

Consequence Summary: If the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. as the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. owner notification began february 22, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-skcx_sf8e.fqxr

NHTSA ID: 01V023000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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