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NHTSA Recall 01V022000: Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 957 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International 1652.

957
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2001
owners notified (February 19)
NHTSA campaign01V022000
Manufacturer campaign01501
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Report receivedFebruary 1, 2001
Owner notificationFebruary 19, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: stripped chassis and commercial buses and school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and automatic transmissions. The misalignment of the brake pedal can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications.

Safety risk

If the brake lights do not activate properly, other drivers would not be aware of the brake application, which could lead to a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new brake pedal. Owner notification began february 19, 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 international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

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 01V022000

Make and modelModel years
International 16522000, 2001
International Harvester Commercial2000, 2001
International Harvester Ic2000, 2001

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.