Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V090001 Reported May 28, 1997

Navistar/auto transmission

International Truck & Engine Corporation · Power Train · 2,833 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V090001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2,833
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 28, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks, school and transit buses built with a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. the cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.

Safety Consequence

This can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. the operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.

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 97V090001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V090001

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

What is recall 97V090001?

NHTSA recall 97V090001 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on May 28, 1997. It addresses: Navistar/auto transmission. The recall affects approximately 2,833 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V090001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.