International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V135001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V135001 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 38,955 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/REAR AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began august 30, 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: 02V135001

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-05-20T00:00:00

Subject: International/rear air brake relay valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 38,955

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02505

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.

Consequence Summary: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began august 30, 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-5k4r.epr2-jttu

NHTSA ID: 02V135001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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