International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V260000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V260000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 11,204 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during assembly, which can lead to progressive component damage; (4) bent adjuster levers that cannot function; or (5) automatic adjuster cables that are disconnected.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. owner notification began december 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.