NHTSA Recall 02V260000: Conventional (parking brake)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,204 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 3200.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V260000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02513 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL |
| Report received | September 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. Factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during assembly, which can lead to progressive component damage; (4) bent adjuster levers that cannot function; or (5) automatic adjuster cables that are disconnected.
Safety risk
If the parking brake does not function properly, the vehicle could roll, without warning, after the parking brake lever has been set, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. Owner notification began december 30, 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
Also, customers can 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 02V260000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 3200 | 2002, 2003 |
| International 4200 | 2002, 2003 |
| International 4300 | 2002, 2003 |
| International 4400 | 2002, 2003 |
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.