NHTSA Recall 03V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V083000; Date: Mar. 6, 2003
If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 International 4700; 1995 International Harvester 4700; 1997 International Harvester 4700; 1998 International Harvester 4700; 1999 International Harvester 4700
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,418
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and International's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
How to Fix:
dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began on March 31, 2003. 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:
International recall no. 03503. (previously 01503)customers can 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: Mar 31, 2003
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