2004 International 7500 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V188000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5511
Manufactured Begin Date: October 10th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: March 21st, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MSVA 7-PACK TO A LESS WATER INTENSIVE ENVIRONMENT. A NEW MSVA 7-PACK BASE, THAT HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION, AND ALL AIR ACCESSORY SOLENOIDS WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.05511. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V569000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5502
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: April 8th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE FRONT OF THE CAB TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT.

Consequence Summary:
THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE AND FALL OUT. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE CAB SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE'S CHASSIS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
AS AN INTERIM ACTION, DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE EXISTING CAB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPLACE ANY MISSING BOLTS. AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THEM PROPERLY. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. ANOTHER LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON APRIL 8, 2005, AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05502 (04521 INTERIM ACTION).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V306000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4510
Manufactured Begin Date: July 19th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: May 19th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: August 16th, 2004

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ANY CHAFING. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04510. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V193000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4506
Manufactured Begin Date: March 20th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: April 5th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: June 11th, 2004

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04506.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V191000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4505
Manufactured Begin Date: February 8th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: February 25th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: May 3rd, 2004

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. 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.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04504.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V144000
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4504
Manufactured Begin Date: September 27th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: March 8th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: April 29th, 2004

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 29, 2004. 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.

Recall Notes:
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04504.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).