Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
5000I
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V071000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030106
End Of Manufacture
20030115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
283
Date Owners Notified
20030331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030306
Make Campaign Number
3505
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
104