NHTSA recall 01V022000
Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages
International 1652 and 2 more
Reported Feb 1, 2001957 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEMaker’s number 01501Built Jun 12, 2000 – Nov 17, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: stripped chassis and commercial buses and school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and automatic transmissions. the misalignment of the brake pedal can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications.
The risk
If the brake lights do not activate properly, other drivers would not be aware of the brake application, which could lead to a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new brake pedal. owner notification began february 19, 2001. 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.