NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 2004 · #04V507000
INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.