Parking brakeRecall 04V-413 · 2004 International CE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 04V-413 covers 332 2004 International CE for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V413000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN 2004 MY INTERNATIONAL CE SCHOOL BUSES AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 20 AN AUGUST 5, 2004. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES ENGAGE, IT MAY NOT FULLY RELEASE.
The risk
A ROLL-AWAY OR DRAGGING PARK BRAKE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2004.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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 July 20, 2004 to August 5, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.