Recall 02V135001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 1998-2002 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000
RECALL This recall affects up to 38,955 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V135001 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 38,955 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE, 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FE, 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FE, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FE, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FE, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, 2002 INTERNATIONAL FE, 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 3000, 2002 INTERNATIONAL RE
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
Safety Consequence
IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. 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.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V415000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 596 | |
| 03V062000 | 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 35,074 | |
| 04V306000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 18,545 | |
| 04V269000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 81,883 | |
| 04V100000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 83,312 | |
| 04V144000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2,021 | |
| 03V264000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 | STEERING | 24,375 | |
| 03V193000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2,163 | |
| 03V317000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 686 | |
| 03V161000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15,354 |