NHTSA recall 05V297000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
International 4200 and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 200560 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 05515Built Jan 22, 2005 – Jan 24, 2005
The defect
On certain 4X2 medium duty trucks, a longer front hydraulic brake hose was substituted for the shorter, correct length hose.
The risk
This extra length may cause the wheel to rub through the brake hose. a hole in a brake hose can cause a loss of braking ability that could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake hoses and if a brake hose IS the incorrect length, a new proper length hose will be installed. the recall began on june 24, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.