NHTSA Campaign 05V241000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported May 27, 2005 · 3,288 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, TRUCKS, AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PUSH ROD THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
IF THIS PUSH ROD BREAKS WHILE A VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION, A PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING MAY BE EXPERIENCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUSH RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 3200 | 2006 | 3,288 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 4000 | 2006 | 3,288 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 7000 | 2006 | 3,288 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 8000 | 2006 | 3,288 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V241000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.