NHTSA Campaign 03V263000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported Jul 28, 2003 · 43 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE DRAG LINK WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE, BRAKE CHAMBER AND SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER AND RENDER IT INOPERABLE.
Consequence
AN INOPERABLE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PITMAN ARMS, DRAG LINKS, AND STEERING ARMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 9900I | 2003 | 43 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 9900IX | 2003 | 43 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V263000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.