NHTSA Recall 00V176000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104,302 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the International Harvester 2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00505 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | July 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (ECU).
Safety risk
This could cause the air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.
Notes
Owner notification began july 12, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V176000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 3000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 8000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.