The problem
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." A standard fitting was installed in place of a single check valve on the park brake relay valve.
The risk
This could result in the parking brake not releasing and stopping the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install the check valve. Owner notification began on may 3, 2004. 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.
Contacts
International recall no. 04504. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V191000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.