Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
3000
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V135001
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 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19970812
End Of Manufacture
20020207
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38955
Date Owners Notified
20020830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20020520
Make Campaign Number
2505