Reported Sep 25, 19951,843 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEBuilt Nov 1, 1994 – Sep 1, 1995
The defect
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
The risk
If the restraining strap releases suddenly, the bunkfalls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will modify the attachment of the upper bunk restraining strap to the upper bunk and rear wall of the sleeper and install a new redesigned bunk restraining strap.
System: equipment; bunk sleeper. Vehicle description: trucks equipped with double sleeper bunks.note: 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 navistar international at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.