NHTSA Campaign 01V022000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Feb 1, 2001 · 957 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2001. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 1652 | 2000 | 957 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 1652 | 2001 | 957 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | COMMERCIAL | 2000 | 957 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | COMMERCIAL | 2001 | 957 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | IC | 2000 | 957 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | IC | 2001 | 957 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.