Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 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
03V137000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
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 On April 18, 2003. 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 & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19980212
End Of Manufacture
20020128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2818
Date Owners Notified
20030418
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20030403
Make Campaign Number
2506