VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES
— Recall Campaign #98V068000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES. A BRACKET OR P-CLAMP AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE THAT SUPPORTS THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE WAS OMITTED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,190 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V068000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 25, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V068000 |
| Units affected: | 1,190 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES. A BRACKET OR P-CLAMP AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE THAT SUPPORTS THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE WAS OMITTED.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FAILS, THE AIR SYSTEM COULD BE DEPLETED AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO APPLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL P-CLAMPS AND A BRACKET AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 28, 1998.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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).