International Harvester 9000I (2001) – 01V250000

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

9000I

Year

2001

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard