2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 RECALL - #03V161000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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).
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 & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/24/2000 - 10/15/2001 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2003 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2003 |
| # Affected |
15,354 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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). |
| Consequences |
ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 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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