INTERNATIONAL CE 2004: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V413000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL CE 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2005-01-31 2004-08-24 2004-08-24

Production Dates: 2004-07-20 - 2004-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04514

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 332

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.