International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V083000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 2,418 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER SEAT/PARKING BRAKE, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. 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: 03V083000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

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

Subject: International/driver seat/parking brake

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 2,418

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03503

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.

Consequence Summary: If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. 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

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NHTSA ID: 03V083000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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