Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Brake Light Switch And The Cruise Control Switch Are Mounted In Such A Way As To Allow Moisture Within The Air Brake System To Collect Inside The Switches. If The Moisture In The Switches Freezes, The Brake Lights May Not FunCTIon And The Cruise Control Might Not Disengage When The Brake Pedal Is Depressed.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
9000
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V206000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Switches Freeze, The Results Could Be No Brake Lights To Warn Following Vehicles And An Extended Stopping Distance If The Cruise Control Does Not Disengage As Expected When The Brake Pedal Is Pressed.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Mount The Air Manifold And Switches To A Proven, Trouble-Free Orientation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19980701
End Of Manufacture
20000702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28010
Date Owners Notified
20000814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20000801
Make Campaign Number
506