Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Truck. The Shoulder Bolt Which Holds The Grote Turn Signal Switch Case And Components Together Can Loosen Resulting In The Turn Signal MalfunCTIoning.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
8000
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
97V114002
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Turn Signal FunCTIon Is Lost, Following Motorists Would Not Be Aware Of The Turning Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect These Vehicles And Tighten Any Loose Bolts And In The Turn Signal Switch Within 2 Years From The Date Of The Recall Notification Letter. The Shoulder Bolt Will Be Removed, Cleaned, And Reinstalled With LoCTIte. Owners Can Also Request LoCTIte And Repair InstruCTIons So They Can Fix The Vehicles Themselves.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19910204
End Of Manufacture
19940531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26538
Date Owners Notified
19970926
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19970902