Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: In Below Freezing Operating Conditions, The Air-Pressure Actuated Brake Light Switch That Is Mounted Outside The Cab On The Front Cowl, On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks, May Not Activate During Light To Normal Braking.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
5000I
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V250000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Fail To Come On, There Will Be No Lights To Indicate To Following Vehicles That The Vehicle Is Decelerating, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace All Air Brake Stop Lights Switches. Owner Notification Began October 30, 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
19980701
End Of Manufacture
20010507
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40559
Date Owners Notified
20011030
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20010802
Make Campaign Number
1511