International 4200, 4300, 4400; International Harvester 4300 and 1 more (2001-2003): Service brakes, air
Recall 03V317000 · Aug 27, 2003 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
686
vehicles affected
686
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V317000
- Date
- Aug 27, 2003
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 686
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2001-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY HOSES FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TANK.
What can happen
IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4200 | 2001-2003 |
| International | 4300 | 2002-2003 |
| International | 4400 | 2002-2003 |
| International Harvester | 4300 | 2001 |
| International Harvester | 4400 | 2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V317000?
5 models: International 4200 (2001-2003), International 4300 (2002-2003), International 4400 (2002-2003) and 2 more, about 686 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V317000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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.
What can happen?
IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.