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NHTSA Recall 03V317000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 686 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the International 4200.

686
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2003
owners notified (October 3)
NHTSA campaign03V317000
Manufacturer campaign03514
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedAugust 27, 2003
Owner notificationOctober 3, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank.

Safety risk

If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle 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.03514. 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 03V317000

Make and modelModel years
International 42002001, 2002, 2003
International 43002002, 2003
International 44002002, 2003
International Harvester 43002001
International Harvester 44002001

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.