NHTSA Recall 03V024000: Service brakes, hydraulic
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 146 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 3200.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03501 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | January 28, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the hydraulic brake monitor module was not installed on certain vehicles.
Safety risk
Without the brake monitor module, the brake warning light will not come on during the initial key-on cycle and will not come on to warn the operator if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure in the brake system, a loss of power steering flow, or if the emergency brake booster motor is not functioning.
Remedy
Dealers will install the hydraulic brake monitor module. Owner notification is began during february 2003. 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
International recall no. 03501. 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 03V024000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 3200 | 2003 |
| International 4200 | 2003 |
| International 4300 | 2003 |
| International 4400 | 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.