NHTSA Recall 00V232301: Antilock (service brakes)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 79,465 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the International Harvester 2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232301 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00510 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | August 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Notes
Owner notification began january 31, 2001.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 internatinal 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 00V232301
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 5000 | 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.