NHTSA Campaign 04V191000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported Apr 19, 2004 · 327 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. 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 | 7400 | 2004 | 327 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 7500 | 2004 | 327 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 7600 | 2004 | 327 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V191000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.