NHTSA Recall 04V507000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V507000; Date: Oct. 26, 2004
This may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 International RE
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 76
Recall Summary:
Certain 2005 my International re school buses manufactured between April 1 and June 16, 2004 which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Two check valves may not have been installed on the air tanks to isolate the primary and secondary air circuits. A leak or failure of either circuit may cause the spring brakes to automatically actuate without warning.
How to Fix:
International will notify its customers and install two check valves free of charge. The recall began November 8, 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 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: Nov 8, 2004
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