NHTSA Recall 08V097000: Air (parking brake)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 579 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the International 4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08503 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | February 29, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 9, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
Safety risk
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 08503.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V097000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4000 | 2008, 2009 |
| International 5000 | 2008, 2009 |
| International 7000 | 2008, 2009 |
| International 8000 | 2008, 2009 |
| International 9000 | 2008, 2009 |
| International Prostar | 2008, 2009 |
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.