International 8600 (2002) – 05V188000

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

8600

Year

2002

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard