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
9300
Year
1996
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