Recall 97V-090: 1991–1996 Navistar 1652 SC, 1991–1996 Navistar 3000 RE and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1997, covering about 2,833 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks, school and transit buses built with a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. The cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
The risk
This can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. The operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
The fix
Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin july 8, 1997. Note: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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V090001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 1652 SC | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Navistar 3000 RE | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Navistar 3400 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Navistar 3800 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Navistar 4600 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Navistar 4700 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-090?
Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks, school and transit buses built with a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. The cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
How is recall 97V-090 fixed?
Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.