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1999-2001 International Harvester 4700 recall: seats

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on March 26, 2001. It covers about 1,389 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,389
reported
Mar 26, 2001
owners notified
Apr 20, 2001

Seats

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models (910, 910sc, or 914) and international's parking brake code 04036. If someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
Risk
If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 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 01V102000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V102000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 International Harvester 4700 seats?

Yes. Recall 01V102000, reported on March 26, 2001, covers about 1,389 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V102000?

Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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