VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PROSLEEPER BUNKS. A MICRO RELAY LOCATED BEHIND THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL IN THE BUNK CAN CORRODE FROM MOISTURE.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION – NAVISTAR/ELECTRICAL RELAY CORROSION
| Report Received Date | 05/27/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V117000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 16012 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V117000) |
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