International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V250000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V250000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 40,559 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. owner notification began october 30, 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: 01V250000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-08-02T00:00:00

Subject: International/brake light switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 40,559

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01511

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.

Consequence Summary: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. owner notification began october 30, 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-dep9~aedq-aj8a

NHTSA ID: 01V250000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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