NHTSA recall 03V317000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
International 4200 and 4 more
Reported Aug 27, 2003686 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 03514Built Feb 19, 2001 – Jul 22, 2003
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.