Component Description
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19940401
End Date Of Manufacturing
20020616
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
83312
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20040716
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Navistar, Inc.
Report Received Date
20040227
Record Creation Date
20040304
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.
Consequence Summary
THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04503.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).