1999 INTERNATIONAL 9900, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE LEFT LANE ON IR80, OHIO TURNPIKE AT MILE POST 182.5. UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY A TIRE THAT CAME OFF UNIT 2 WHICH WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. DRIVER OF UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND. DRIVER OF UNIT 1 CONTINUED EASTBOUND TO BRADY'S LEAP SERVICE PLAZA TO MAKE …
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1999 INTERNATIONAL 9900, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE LEFT LANE ON IR80, OHIO TURNPIKE AT MILE POST 182.5. UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY A TIRE THAT CAME OFF UNIT 2 WHICH WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. DRIVER OF UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND. DRIVER OF UNIT 1 CONTINUED EASTBOUND TO BRADY'S LEAP SERVICE PLAZA TO MAKE A REPORT. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0113-91) UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AS REQUIRED.
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