The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. There is an electrical problem with a remote power module. These vehicles were built with the ability to add six remote switches per module, which are mounted outside the cab and are used to turn on and off circuits that perform custom electrical functions. If two or more remote switches are actuated on within 100ms of one another, all six of the outputs on the remote power module will turn on. If two or more remote switches are actuated off with 100ms of one another, all six of the outputs on the remote power module with turn off.
The risk
Unintentional activation of remote body accessories could cause a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace all the remote power modules. Owner notification began july 27, 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.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International Harvester dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V212000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.