NHTSA Recall 00V206000: Vehicle speed control and switch (exterior lighting)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,010 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International Harvester 5000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V206000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00506 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | August 1, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake light switch and the cruise control switch are mounted in such a way as to allow moisture within the air brake system to collect inside the switches. If the moisture in the switches freezes, the brake lights may not function and the cruise control might not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed.
Safety risk
If the switches freeze, the results could be no brake lights to warn following vehicles and an extended stopping distance if the cruise control does not disengage as expected when the brake pedal is pressed.
Remedy
Dealers will re-mount the air manifold and switches to a proven, trouble-free orientation.
Notes
Owner notification began august 14, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V206000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 5000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.