NHTSA Recall 04V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V269000; Date: Jun. 3, 2004
The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 1552; 2003 International 1552; 2004 International 1552; 1999 International 1652; 2000 International 1652; 2001 International 1652; 2002 International 1652; 2003 International 1652; 2004 International 1652; 2002 International 3000; 2003 International 3000; 2004 International 3000; 2002 International 3400; 2003 International 3400; 2004 International 3400; 2002 International 3800; 2003 International 3800; 2004 International 3800; 2002 International 4700; 2003 International 4700; 2004 International 4700; 2002 International 4900; 2003 International 4900; 2004 International 4900; 2002 International CE; 2003 International CE; 2004 International CE; 2002 International FE; 2003 International FE; 2004 International FE; 2002 International RE; 2003 International RE; 2004 International RE; 1999 International Harvester 1552; 2000 International Harvester 1552; 2001 International Harvester 1552; 1999 International Harvester 3000; 2000 International Harvester 3000; 2001 International Harvester 3000; 1999 International Harvester 3400; 2000 International Harvester 3400; 2001 International Harvester 3400; 1999 International Harvester 3800; 2000 International Harvester 3800; 2001 International Harvester 3800; 1999 International Harvester 4700; 2000 International Harvester 4700; 2001 International Harvester 4700; 1999 International Harvester 4900; 2000 International Harvester 4900; 2001 International Harvester 4900; 1999 International Harvester CE; 2000 International Harvester CE; 2001 International Harvester CE; 1999 International Harvester FE; 2000 International Harvester FE; 2001 International Harvester FE; 1999 International Harvester RE; 2000 International Harvester RE; 2001 International Harvester RE
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 81,883
Recall Summary:
On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between February 28, 1999, through April 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
How to Fix:
International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2004. 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.
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: Aug 2, 2004
Also see: