NHTSA Recall 03V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V317000; Date: Aug. 27, 2003
If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 International 4200; 2002 International 4200; 2003 International 4200; 2002 International 4300; 2003 International 4300; 2002 International 4400; 2003 International 4400; 2001 International Harvester 4300; 2001 International Harvester 4400
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 686
Recall Summary:
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by October 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle 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:
International recall no. 03514. Customers can 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: Oct 3, 2003
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