NHTSA Recall 01V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V022000; Date: Feb. 1, 2001
If the brake lights do not activate properly, other drivers would not be aware of the brake application, which could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 International 1652; 2001 International 1652; 2000 International Harvester Commercial; 2001 International Harvester Commercial; 2000 International Harvester IC; 2001 International Harvester IC
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 957
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: stripped chassis and commercial buses and school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and automatic transmissions. The misalignment of the brake pedal can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new brake pedal. Owner notification began February 19, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2001
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