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2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I Recall - Campaign #05V569000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I RECALL - #05V569000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.

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Vehicle 2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/21/2001 - 9/23/2005
Recalled on 12/21/2005
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 3/10/2006
# Affected 2
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.
Consequences THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE AIR HOSING (TO 3/4" DIAMETER) FROM THE AIR TANK; AIR HOSING (TO 3/4") FROM THE ABS-MODULATOR VALVES TO SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES; AND THE SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES WILL BE UPGRADED WITH LARGER PORTS TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH AIR FLOW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05525. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I Recall for PARKING BRAKE

2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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