The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with antilock brake system (abs). The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor.
The risk
Should the abs wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in braking stability. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the abs wiring and properly connect the wires, if necessary.
Contacts
Note: owner notification will begin august 26, 1997. 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 navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 Navistar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V119000.
- 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.