International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V161000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 15,354 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 104/WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP, 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." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (cannot rotate).

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 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: 03V161000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-04-29T00:00:00

Subject: International/fmvss 104/windshield washer pump

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 15,354

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01516

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." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (cannot rotate).

Consequence Summary: Any resultant reduced visibility could cause a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 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: 03V161000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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