NHTSA Recall 95V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V182000; Date: Sep. 25, 1995
If the restraining strap releases suddenly, the bunkfalls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 International Harvester 9200; 1996 International Harvester 9200; 1995 International Harvester 9300; 1996 International Harvester 9300; 1995 International Harvester 9400; 1996 International Harvester 9400
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 1,843
Recall Summary:
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the attachment of the upper bunk restraining strap to the upper bunk and rear wall of the sleeper and install a new redesigned bunk restraining strap.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; bunk sleeper. Vehicle description: trucks equipped with double sleeper bunks. Note: 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 navistar International at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 1995
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