VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION – INTERNATIONAL/BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
| Report Received Date | 02/01/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V022000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2001. 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. |
| Recall Code | 01501 |
| Potentially Affected | 957 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V022000) |
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