International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V071000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V071000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 283 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 104/WINDSHIELD WASHER WIPER SW, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." the windshield washer wiper switch may not function properly when the engine is running with all accessories off, including the windshield wipers, and the wash function is activated. washer fluid may squirt briefly or not at all onto the windshield.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all incorrect windshield washer wiper switches that fail to meet a functional test of clearing the windshield. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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: 03V071000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-03-06T00:00:00

Subject: International/fmvss 104/windshield washer wiper sw

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 283

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03505

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." the windshield washer wiper switch may not function properly when the engine is running with all accessories off, including the windshield wipers, and the wash function is activated. washer fluid may squirt briefly or not at all onto the windshield.

Consequence Summary: The wipers cycle normally, but in the absence of washer fluid the windshield will not be adequately cleaned, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all incorrect windshield washer wiper switches that fail to meet a functional test of clearing the windshield. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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-vkuj-2gtq~ivkq

NHTSA ID: 03V071000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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