NHTSA Recall 01V299000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V299000; Date: Sep. 24, 2001
If there is failure in the primary system and the secondary brake line has not been installed, only the front brakes would actuate, with rear spring brake actuation. This would result in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 International Harvester 5000I
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 68
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " a secondary brake line that connects the foot valve with the spring brake valve may not have been installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and correct incomplete air line installations. Owner notification began October 9, 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: Oct 9, 2001
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