International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V569000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V569000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 2 affected units, AIR BRAKE SIZE AND CONFIGURATION/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trucks built with a 8x6 wheel configuration (tridems) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' the as-built air brake component size and configuration are inadequate for the extended wheelbases causing the mid-rear and rear-rear axle brake apply timing to be noncompliant with the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will change the air hosing (to 3/4" diameter) from the air tank; air hosing (to 3/4") from the abs-modulator valves to service brake quick release valves; and the service brake quick release valves will be upgraded with larger ports to accommodate high air flow free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2006. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V569000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Air brake size and configuration/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05525
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain trucks built with a 8x6 wheel configuration (tridems) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' the as-built air brake component size and configuration are inadequate for the extended wheelbases causing the mid-rear and rear-rear axle brake apply timing to be noncompliant with the standard.
Consequence Summary: The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will change the air hosing (to 3/4" diameter) from the air tank; air hosing (to 3/4") from the abs-modulator valves to service brake quick release valves; and the service brake quick release valves will be upgraded with larger ports to accommodate high air flow free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2006. 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-ijdx.s2vr-5gfs
NHTSA ID: 05V569000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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