Recall 02V135001: 1998–2001 International Harvester FE and 4 other models

Report received

May 20, 2002

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

38,955vehicles

Model years

1998–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain transit and school buses, 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.

Possible consequence

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 amjority 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 august 30, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 International 30000 complaints
• 2002 International IC2 complaints
• 2002 International RE0 complaints
• 1998 International Harvester 30000 complaints
• 1999 International Harvester 30000 complaints
• 2000 International Harvester 30001 complaints
• 2001 International Harvester 30000 complaints
• 1998 International Harvester FE0 complaints
• 1999 International Harvester FE0 complaints
• 2000 International Harvester FE0 complaints
• 2001 International Harvester FE0 complaints