2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 RECALL - #01V212000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH A REMOTE POWER MODULE. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD SIX REMOTE SWITCHES PER MODULE, WHICH ARE MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB AND ARE USED TO TURN ON AND OFF CIRCUITS THAT PERFORM CUSTOM ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED ON WITHIN 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WILL TURN ON. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED OFF WITH 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WITH TURN OFF.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
10/24/2000 - 6/1/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
7/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
957 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH A REMOTE POWER MODULE. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD SIX REMOTE SWITCHES PER MODULE, WHICH ARE MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB AND ARE USED TO TURN ON AND OFF CIRCUITS THAT PERFORM CUSTOM ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED ON WITHIN 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WILL TURN ON. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED OFF WITH 100MS OF ONE ANOTHER, ALL SIX OF THE OUTPUTS ON THE REMOTE POWER MODULE WITH TURN OFF. |
| Consequences |
UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF REMOTE BODY ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE A CRASH RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE REMOTE POWER MODULES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. 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 |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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