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.