Recall 05V-188: 2002–2006 International 7400, 2002–2006 International 7500 and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 2005, covering about 4,616 vehicles.
The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
The risk
If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. The recall began on august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no.05511. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V188000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International 7400 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| International 7500 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| International 7600 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| International 7700 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| International 8500 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| International 8600 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | 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 05V-188?
On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
How is recall 05V-188 fixed?
Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. The recall began on august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
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.