Recall 99V-055: 1999 Navistar 2500, 1999 Navistar 2600 and 12 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Mar 16, 1999, covering about 1,547 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, transit and school buses, equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
The risk
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 FT. Lbs.
Notes
Owner notification began march 22, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V055001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 2500 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 2600 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 3800 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 4700 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 4800 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 4900 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 5000 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 8100 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 9100 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 9200 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 9400 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 9800 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar 9900 | 1999 | All years |
| Navistar Fe Bus | 1999 | 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 99V-055?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, transit and school buses, equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
How is recall 99V-055 fixed?
Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 FT. Lbs.
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.