NHTSA Recall 97V114002
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V114002; Date: Sep. 2, 1997
If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Navistar 2000; 1992 Navistar 2000; 1993 Navistar 2000; 1994 Navistar 2000; 1991 Navistar 4000; 1992 Navistar 4000; 1993 Navistar 4000; 1994 Navistar 4000; 1991 Navistar 8000; 1992 Navistar 8000; 1993 Navistar 8000; 1994 Navistar 8000
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 26,538
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin September 26,1997. 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 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: Sep 26, 1997
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