NHTSA Recall 01V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V023000; Date: Feb. 1, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 International 9900I; 1997 International 9900I; 1998 International 9900I; 1999 International 9900I; 2000 International 9900I; 2001 International 9900I; 1996 International Harvester 8100; 1997 International Harvester 8100; 1998 International Harvester 8100; 1999 International Harvester 8100; 2000 International Harvester 8100; 2001 International Harvester 8100; 1996 International Harvester 9100; 1997 International Harvester 9100; 1998 International Harvester 9100; 1999 International Harvester 9100; 2000 International Harvester 9100; 2001 International Harvester 9100; 1996 International Harvester 9100I; 1997 International Harvester 9100I; 1998 International Harvester 9100I; 1999 International Harvester 9100I; 2000 International Harvester 9100I; 2001 International Harvester 9100I; 1996 International Harvester 9200; 1997 International Harvester 9200; 1998 International Harvester 9200; 1999 International Harvester 9200; 2000 International Harvester 9200; 2001 International Harvester 9200; 1996 International Harvester 9200I; 1997 International Harvester 9200I; 1998 International Harvester 9200I; 1999 International Harvester 9200I; 2000 International Harvester 9200I; 2001 International Harvester 9200I; 1996 International Harvester 9300; 1997 International Harvester 9300; 1998 International Harvester 9300; 1999 International Harvester 9300; 2000 International Harvester 9300; 2001 International Harvester 9300; 1996 International Harvester 9400; 1997 International Harvester 9400; 1998 International Harvester 9400; 1999 International Harvester 9400; 2000 International Harvester 9400; 2001 International Harvester 9400; 1996 International Harvester 9400I; 1997 International Harvester 9400I; 1998 International Harvester 9400I; 1999 International Harvester 9400I; 2000 International Harvester 9400I; 2001 International Harvester 9400I
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 2,855
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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: Feb 22, 2001
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