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NHTSA Recall 04V415000: Service brakes, air

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International 9200I.

238
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2004
owners notified (September 15)
NHTSA campaign04V415000
Manufacturer campaign04515
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedAugust 25, 2004
Owner notificationSeptember 15, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks, only eight (8) bolts were installed in the brake group connection to the rear axles. The brake group, an assembly that includes the brake shoes, air chambers, slack adjusters, and spider, ir normally attached to the axle housing with nine (9) bolts.

Safety risk

The structural integrity of the brake group is questionable. This may result in the loss of braking ability on the rear axles without warning, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and install the additional bolt if necessary. This recall began during september 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 04515.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 04V415000

Make and modelModel years
International 9200I2004
International 9400I2004
International 9900I2004

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.