International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400 and 3 more (2001-2002): Visibility
Recall 03V161000 · Apr 29, 2003 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
15,354
vehicles affected
15,354
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V161000
- Date
- Apr 29, 2003
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 15,354
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4300 | 2002 |
| International | 4400 | 2002 |
| International | 7300 | 2001-2002 |
| International | 7400 | 2002 |
| International Harvester | 4300 | 2001 |
| International Harvester | 4400 | 2001 |
| International Harvester | 7400 | 2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V161000?
7 models: International 4300 (2002), International 4400 (2002), International 7300 (2001-2002) and 4 more, about 15,354 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V161000?
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.
What can happen?
ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.