Defect Description For Recall
International Is Recalling My 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 And Prostar Tractor/Trucks Equipped With Bendix Mv-3 Dash Control Valves. The Molded Valve Body Has An Incorrect Core Pin In The InjeCTIon Mold Causing The Valve Body To Be Oversized In The Double Check Valve Area. This Condition Can Allow The Rubber Double Check Valve To Become Lodged In The Body Opening Under Certain CircuMSTances.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
8000
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V097000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Double Check Valve Becomes Lodged, In The Event Of A Primary Reservoir Failure, Air Pressure Can Leak Past The Lodged Double Check Valve TherEBY Depleting The Secondary Reservoir, Causing Reduced Ability For Modulating The Service Emergency Brakes Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Bendix Mv-3 Dash Control Valves Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 9, 2008. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20080115
End Of Manufacture
20080213
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
579
Date Owners Notified
20080509
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080229
Make Campaign Number
8503