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1998 International Harvester 5000I recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1998 International Harvester 5000I, covering 40,559 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported August 2, 2001 · 40,559 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Risk
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 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.

Recall number 01V250000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1998 International Harvester 5000I have?

1, covering exterior lighting.

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