International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V188000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 4,616 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. this could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. a new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V188000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-04-28T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel slide control
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 4,616

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05511
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. this could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
Consequence Summary: If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. a new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2005. owners may 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-8ys8.accb.y85k
NHTSA ID: 05V188000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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