1998-2002 International 2000, International 4700 and others recall: check valve

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on May 20, 2002. It covers about 108,560 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 108,560
reported: May 20, 2002
owners notified: Nov 11, 2002
related complaints: 27

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong: On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Risk: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began september 11, 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 number 02V135002

Affected vehicles

International 2000 2002 2002
International 4700 2002 2002
International 4800 2002 2002
International 4900 2002 2002
International 5000 2002 2002
International 8000 2002 2002
International 9000 2002 2002
International Harvester 2000 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 4700 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 4800 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 4900 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 5000 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 8000 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
International Harvester 9000 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about brakes problems.

2002 International 2000 2002 International 4700 2002 International 4800 2002 International 4900 2002 International 5000 2002 International 8000 2002 International 9000 1998 International Harvester 2000 1999 International Harvester 2000 2000 International Harvester 2000 2001 International Harvester 2000 1998 International Harvester 4700

Questions about recall 02V135002

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 International 2000, International 4700 and others check valve?

Yes. Recall 02V135002, reported on May 20, 2002, covers about 108,560 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V135002?

Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began september 11, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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