International Harvester FC, FE, RE (1992-1997): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 02V055000 · Feb 15, 2002 · International Truck and Engine
2,678
vehicles affected
2,678
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V055000
- Date
- Feb 15, 2002
- Maker
- International Truck and Engine
- Units affected
- 2,678
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Model years
- 1992-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, GALVANIC CORROSION ON THE DIE CAST ADAPTER PLATE CAUSES DISTORTION OF THE WAGON WHEEL SEALS THAT ARE MOUNTED ON THE ADAPTER PLATE. IF THE SEALS BECOME DISTORTED, THE TIPPER VALVES CANNOT PROPERLY SEAT AGAINST THE WAGON WHEEL SEALS. IF THE TIPPER VALVES CANNOT SEAT COMPLETELY, THE FLUID CAN BACK FLOW PAST THE VALVES TOWARDS THE RESERVOIR AND CREATE A PRESSURE LOSS FOR THE FRONT BRAKES, THE REAR BRAKES, OR BOTH.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER AND THE DRIVER MAY FEEL THE PEDAL FADE OR GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND THE MASTER CYLINDERS FOUND TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL DIE CAST ADAPTER PLATE DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 18 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | FC | 1992-1997 |
| International Harvester | Fe | 1992-1997 |
| International Harvester | RE | 1992-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V055000?
3 models: International Harvester FC (1992-1997), International Harvester Fe (1992-1997), International Harvester RE (1992-1997), about 2,678 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V055000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND THE MASTER CYLINDERS FOUND TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL DIE CAST ADAPTER PLATE DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 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.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER AND THE DRIVER MAY FEEL THE PEDAL FADE OR GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, 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.