1999 Navistar 2500, Navistar 2600 and others recall: service brakes, air

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on March 16, 1999. It covers about 1,547 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,547
reported: Mar 16, 1999
owners notified: Mar 22, 1999

Service brakes, air

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 99V055001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V055001

Is there a recall on the 1999 Navistar 2500, Navistar 2600 and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 99V055001, reported on March 16, 1999, covers about 1,547 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V055001?

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?

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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