NHTSA Recall 02V055000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,678 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International Harvester Fc.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02502 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | February 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. If the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals. If the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or both.
Safety risk
This condition can result in an extended stopping distance without warning to the driver and the driver may feel the pedal fade or go completely to the floor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the master cylinders found to have the original die cast adapter plate design will be replaced. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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
Customers can 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 02V055000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester Fc | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| International Harvester Fe | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| International Harvester Re | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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.