International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V055000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 2,678 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. if the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals. if the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or both.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the master cylinders found to have the original die cast adapter plate design will be replaced. owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V055000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-02-15T00:00:00

Subject: International/brake master cylinder

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 2,678

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02502

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. if the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals. if the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or both.

Consequence Summary: This condition can result in an extended stopping distance without warning to the driver and the driver may feel the pedal fade or go completely to the floor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the master cylinders found to have the original die cast adapter plate design will be replaced. owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-krga-yzmm~3v5u

NHTSA ID: 02V055000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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