Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
7700
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V188000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20011010
End Of Manufacture
20050321
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4616
Date Owners Notified
20050805
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050428
Make Campaign Number
5511