NHTSA Recall 04V191000: Parking brake
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 327 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International 7400.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V191000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04505 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | April 19, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." a standard fitting was installed in place of a single check valve on the park brake relay valve.
Safety risk
This could result in the parking brake not releasing and stopping the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the check valve. Owner notification began on may 3, 2004. 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. 04504.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 04V191000
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.