NHTSA Campaign 03V317000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported Aug 27, 2003 · 686 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY HOSES FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TANK.
Consequence
IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 | 4200 | 2001 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4200 | 2002 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4200 | 2003 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4300 | 2002 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4300 | 2003 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4400 | 2002 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4400 | 2003 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 4300 | 2001 | 686 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 4400 | 2001 | 686 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V317000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.