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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V137📅 Apr 22, 2003

2000–2001 International Harvester 2000 & 2000–2001 International Harvester 4700 + 12 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks, 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority 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 on april 18, 2003. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V137000
Manufacturer recall #
02506
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,818
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 18, 2003
Built
Feb 12, 1998 – Jan 28, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no.02506. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V137 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V137?

2000–2001 International Harvester 2000 & 2000–2001 International Harvester 4700 + 12 more. 2,818 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.