Vehicle recall 02V135001 · May 20, 2002
International Harvester 3000, International Harvester FE and 6 more models
On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V135001
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2002
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02505
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,955
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 3000 (2002): 2002
- International FE (2002): 2002
- International IC (2002): 2002
- International RE (2002): 2002
- International Harvester 3000 (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- International Harvester FE (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- International Harvester IC (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- International Harvester RE (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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