| Make : NAVISTAR | Model : 4000 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19970602 - 19990903 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V261000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991004 | Date Received by ODI: 19990921 | Date Added to Database: 19991018 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99507 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2497 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH BOSCH 9" X 3" PARKING BRAKE, SPRING ACTUATED, FOR HYDRAULIC LESS AIR SOURCE AND ACTUATED BY PARKING BRAKE KNOB IN INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PARKING BRAKE HOSE CHAFES AT VARIOUS POINTS THROUGH THE ROUTING OF THE HOSES TO AND FROM THE HAND CONTROL VALVE. |
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Consequence:
THE PARKING BRAKE WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY IF PRESSURE IS LOST DUE TO A RUPTURED PARK BRAKE HOSE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HOSE ROUTING KIT TO PREVENT CHAFING AND REPLACE ALL CHAFED HOSES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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