NHTSA Recall 00V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V206000; Date: Aug. 1, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 International Harvester 5000; 1999 International Harvester 5000; 2000 International Harvester 5000; 1998 International Harvester 9000; 1999 International Harvester 9000; 2000 International Harvester 9000
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 28,010
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-mount the air manifold and switches to a proven, trouble-free orientation.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 14, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 2000
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