1998-2002 International 2000, International 4700 and others recall: service brakes, air
International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on April 3, 2003. It covers about 2,818 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,818
- reported
- Apr 3, 2003
- owners notified
- Apr 18, 2003
- related complaints
- 27
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain 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 on april 18, 2003. 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 03V137000
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 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 4700 1998-2001 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 4800 1998-2001 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 4900 1998-2001 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 5000 1998-2001 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 8000 1998-2001 1998199920002001
- International Harvester 9000 1998-2001 1998199920002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about brakes problems.
2002 International 20002002 International 47002002 International 48002002 International 49002002 International 50002002 International 80002002 International 90001998 International Harvester 20001999 International Harvester 20002000 International Harvester 20002001 International Harvester 20001998 International Harvester 4700
Questions about recall 03V137000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 International 2000, International 4700 and others service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 03V137000, reported on April 3, 2003, covers about 2,818 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V137000?
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 on april 18, 2003. 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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