International Harvester 8100 (2001) – 01V023000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Air Brake Haldex Automatic Slack Adjusters, Long Stroke Brake Chambers, And Dana Brakes. The Automatic Slack Adjuster Anchor Brackets Can Fail Due To Fatigue Fracture And Completely Separate, Causing The Slack Adjusters To FunCTIon As Manual Slack Adjusters.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

8100

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

01V023000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

Effect Of Defect

If The Support Bracket For An Automatic Slack Adjuster Fails, The Brakes At That Wheel End Will Not Automatically Adjust. As The Brake Linings Wear, The Vehicle Will Have Reduced Braking Capacity, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A New Bracket On Each Suspect Slack Adjuster. Owner Notification Began February 22, 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

19961007

End Of Manufacture

20001114

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2855

Date Owners Notified

20010222

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

20010201

Make Campaign Number

1502

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard