Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

04V413000

ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONReported2004-08-24Affected332 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

CERTAIN 2004 MY INTERNATIONAL CE SCHOOL BUSES AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 20 AN AUGUST 5, 2004. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES ENGAGE, IT MAY NOT FULLY RELEASE.

Risk

A ROLL-AWAY OR DRAGGING PARK BRAKE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2004.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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