International 9900I; International Harvester 8100, 9100, 9100I and 5 more (1996-2001): Service brakes, air
Recall 01V023000 · Feb 1, 2001 · International Truck and Engine
2,855
vehicles affected
2,855
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V023000
- Date
- Feb 1, 2001
- Maker
- International Truck and Engine
- Units affected
- 2,855
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Slack adjusters
- Model years
- 1996-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND DANA BRAKES. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER ANCHOR BRACKETS CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE AND COMPLETELY SEPARATE, CAUSING THE SLACK ADJUSTERS TO FUNCTION AS MANUAL SLACK ADJUSTERS.
What can happen
IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST. AS THE BRAKE LININGS WEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET ON EACH SUSPECT SLACK ADJUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 22, 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.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 54 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 9900I | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 8100 | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9100 | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9100I | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9200 | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9200I | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9300 | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9400 | 1996-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9400I | 1996-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V023000?
9 models: International 9900I (1996-2001), International Harvester 8100 (1996-2001), International Harvester 9100 (1996-2001) and 6 more, about 2,855 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V023000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET ON EACH SUSPECT SLACK ADJUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 22, 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.
What can happen?
IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST. AS THE BRAKE LININGS WEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF 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.