NHTSA Recall 00V232401
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V232401; Date: Aug. 21, 2000
This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 International Harvester 4000; 1999 International Harvester 4000; 2000 International Harvester 4000; 1998 International Harvester 5000; 1999 International Harvester 5000; 2000 International Harvester 5000; 1998 International Harvester 8000; 1999 International Harvester 8000; 2000 International Harvester 8000; 1998 International Harvester 9000; 1999 International Harvester 9000; 2000 International Harvester 9000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 62,480
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: tractors built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). There have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 19, 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 internatinal 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: Apr 19, 2001
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