NHTSA recall 03V161000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V161000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 01516 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2003-04-29 |
| Owners notified | 2003-06-27 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Units potentially affected | 15354 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN (CANNOT ROTATE).
What can happen
ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 10 AMP FUSE IN PLACE OF THE 5 AMP FUSE AND A NEW 10 AMP LABEL WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ORIGINAL 5 AMP DESIGNATION ON THE FUSE PANEL LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 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.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 01516.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
|---|---|
| 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2001 INTERNATIONAL 7300 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7300 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
| 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | Built 2000-10-24 to 2001-10-15. |
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