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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V097📅 Feb 29, 2008

2008–2009 International 4000 & 2008–2009 International 5000 + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and Prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix MV-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition CAN allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.

💥 The risk

If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure CAN leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the bendix MV-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2008. Owners may 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
08V097000
Manufacturer recall #
08503
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
579
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 9, 2008
Built
Jan 15, 2008 – Feb 13, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no. 08503.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V097 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 08V097?

2008–2009 International 4000 & 2008–2009 International 5000 + 4 more. 579 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.