Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. There Is An Electrical Problem With A Remote Power Module. These Vehicles Were Built With The Ability To Add Six Remote Switches Per Module, Which Are Mounted Outside The Cab And Are Used To Turn On And Off Circuits That Perform Custom Electrical FunCTIons. If Two Or More Remote Switches Are Actuated On Within 100Ms Of One Another, All Six Of The Outputs On The Remote Power Module Will Turn On. If Two Or More Remote Switches Are Actuated Off With 100Ms Of One Another, All Six Of The Outputs On The Remote Power Module With Turn Off.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
4300
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V212000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
Unintentional Activation Of Remote Body Accessories Could Cause A Crash Resulting In Property Damage, Personal Injury, Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace All The Remote Power Modules. Owner Notification Began July 27, 2001. 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 And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
20001024
End Of Manufacture
20010601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
957
Date Owners Notified
20010727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20010626
Make Campaign Number
1508