NHTSA Recall 04V507000: Service brakes, air
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76 vehicles. It affects 2005 International Re.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V507000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04519 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | October 26, 2004 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2005 my international re school buses manufactured between april 1 and june 16, 2004 which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Two check valves may not have been installed on the air tanks to isolate the primary and secondary air circuits. A leak or failure of either circuit may cause the spring brakes to automatically actuate without warning.
Safety risk
This may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
International will notify its customers and install two check valves free of charge. The recall began november 8, 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
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 04V507000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Re | 2005 |
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.