1998–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1998–2001 International Harvester FE, 1998–2001 International Harvester IC and 5 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE…
NHTSA campaign 02V135001 · Service Brakes, Air · filed May 20, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
The risk
IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. 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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More International Harvester 3000 recalls
- 1999–2001 International Harvester 1552 and 18 other models — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES…
- 1993–2001 International Harvester 3000 and 5 other models — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED…
- 1986–2001 International Harvester 1000 and 9 other models — CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES…
- 1999–2000 International Harvester 1000 and 6 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED…
- 1998–2000 International Harvester 3000 — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR…
Other campaigns involving International Harvester vehicles
- 2000–2001 International Harvester 4300 and 9 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL…
- 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE…
- 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100 and 13 other models — ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V135001 (manufacturer number 02505). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.