NHTSA Recall 02V260000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V260000; Date: Sep. 20, 2002
If the parking brake does not function properly, the vehicle could roll, without warning, after the parking brake lever has been set, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 3200; 2003 International 3200; 2002 International 4200; 2003 International 4200; 2002 International 4300; 2003 International 4300; 2002 International 4400; 2003 International 4400
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 11,204
Recall Summary:
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. Factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during assembly, which can lead to progressive component damage; (4) bent adjuster levers that cannot function; or (5) automatic adjuster cables that are disconnected.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. Owner notification began December 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.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can 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: Dec 30, 2002
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