2001-2003 International 4200, International 4300 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on August 27, 2003. It covers about 686 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 686
- reported
- Aug 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Oct 3, 2003
- related complaints
- 11
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank.
- Risk
- If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle 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 03V317000
Affected vehicles
- International 4200 2001-2003 200120022003
- International 4300 2002-2003 20022003
- International 4400 2002-2003 20022003
- International Harvester 4300 2001 2001
- International Harvester 4400 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about brakes problems.
2001 International 42002002 International 42002003 International 42002002 International 43002003 International 43002002 International 44002003 International 44002001 International Harvester 43002001 International Harvester 4400
Questions about recall 03V317000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 International 4200, International 4300 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 03V317000, reported on August 27, 2003, covers about 686 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V317000?
Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle 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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