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NHTSA Recall 00V149000

Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Equipment. Reported 2000-05-23. An estimated 649 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.

Risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

What the manufacturer will do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AS REQUIRED.

Manufacturer campaign number: 00502

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 30, 2000. 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.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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Vehicles covered by this recall