Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V232101 Reported August 21, 2000

International/abs ecu/amtran buses

International Truck & Engine Corporation · Service Brakes, Air · 6,259 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V232101
Manufacturer Campaign
00508
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
6,259
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 21, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the abs ecu.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 00V232101 or campaign 00508.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V232101

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V232101?

NHTSA recall 00V232101 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on August 21, 2000. It addresses: International/abs ecu/amtran buses. The recall affects approximately 6,259 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V232101 or the manufacturer campaign number 00508. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.