NHTSA recall campaign
07V222000
ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONReported2007-06-04Affected230 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY CONTACT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM BEING FULLY APPLIED POSSIBLY CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Risk
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SPIDERS WITH A SPIDER THAT HAS A DIFFERENT BRAKE GROUP CLOCKING ANGLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →