International Harvester 2000 (1999) – 02V135002

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Medium And Heavy Duty Trucks, 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.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

2000

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

02V135002

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A Kit To Remount The Double Check Valve With A Flexible Hose On The Majority 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 September 11, 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Truck And Engine

Start Of Manufacture

19970811

End Of Manufacture

20020128

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

108560

Date Owners Notified

20021111

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

20020520

Make Campaign Number

2506

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard