NHTSA Recall 07V314000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V314000; Date: Jul. 24, 2007
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 International 5900I; 2007 International 5900I; 2008 International 5900I; 2006 International 7400; 2007 International 7400; 2008 International 7400; 2006 International 7500; 2007 International 7500; 2008 International 7500; 2006 International 7600; 2007 International 7600; 2008 International 7600; 2006 International 7700; 2007 International 7700; 2008 International 7700; 2006 International 8600; 2007 International 8600; 2008 International 8600
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 10,882
Recall Summary:
On certain 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with air brakes or tractors with air brakes and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
International is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2007. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 and International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 07511. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2007
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