2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200, 2002–2003 International 4300 and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE…
NHTSA campaign 02V260000 · Parking Brake · filed Sep 20, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE CODES 04GAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN POSITION WHEN SET. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS POSSIBILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CRACKED OR BROKEN CAMS; (2) LOOSE OR BROKEN ANCHOR BOLTS; (3) INITIAL SHOE DIAMETER NOT SET PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT DAMAGE; (4) BENT ADJUSTER LEVERS THAT CANNOT FUNCTION; OR (5) AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER CABLES THAT ARE DISCONNECTED.
The risk
IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL, WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS BEEN SET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAM, LEVER, AND BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3200 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | 4200 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | 4300 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | 4400 | 2002, 2003 |
Related recalls
More International 3200 recalls
- 2007–2010 IC Bus HCCB and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 2005 IC Bus 3300 and 13 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
- 2009–2011 International 1300 and 19 other models — NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL…
- 2010–2011 IC Bus BE and 13 other models — NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL…
- 2009–2010 IC Bus CE and 13 other models — NAVISTAR IS RECALL 7,521 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL MODEL TRUCKS…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
All International 3200 recalls → · All International recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V260000 (manufacturer number 02513). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.