Recall 04V011000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2003-2003 INTERNATIONAL IC
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,546 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V011000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,546 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WAS INSTALLED, LEADING TO MISALIGNMENT. MISALIGNMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FORCE ACTUATED BRAKE SWITCH, CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS. IN SOME LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, THE VEHICLE CAN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE CORRECT VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 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 800-448-7825.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V817000 | 2018 INTERNATIONAL 8600 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 678 | |
| 25V502000 | 2017 INTERNATIONAL MV | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 4,764 | |
| 25V781000 | 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,303 | |
| 25V702000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL MV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS | 97 | |
| 25V763000 | 2019 INTERNATIONAL CV | PARKING BRAKE | 159 | |
| 25V534000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL MV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1,175 | |
| 25V414000 | 2021 INTERNATIONAL CV | PARKING BRAKE | 12,004 | |
| 25V501000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL LT | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,129 | |
| 25V276000 | 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 14,786 | |
| 25V178000 | 2020 INTERNATIONAL MV | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 153 |