International 4700; International Harvester 4700: Seats

Date

March 6, 2003

Filed by

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Vehicles

International 4700 (1996); International Harvester 4700 (1995, 1997, 1998, 1999)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION; International Motors, LLC

Component

Seats

Description of the defect

On certain 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.

Potentially affected

2418

What can happen

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 cannot release The parking Brake lever. Owner notification began on March 31, 2003. 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 notes

International recall no. 03503.(PREVIOUSLY 01503)CUSTOMERS Can also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

March 31, 2003

Manufacturer campaign number

03503

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

03V083000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.