Parking brakeRecall 04V-191 · International vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 04V-191 covers 327 International vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. 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.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04504.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2004 to February 25, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.