NHTSA Campaign Id 97V119000; Date: Jul. 29, 1997
Should the abs wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in braking stability. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
1997 Navistar 9200; 1997 Navistar 9300; 1997 Navistar 9400
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 89
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with antilock brake system (abs). The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor.
Dealers will inspect the abs wiring and properly connect the wires, if necessary.
Note:owner notification will begin August 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 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: Aug 26, 1997
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