Recall 00V-232: 1998–2000 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2000 International Harvester 4000 and 3 more

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Aug 21, 2000, covering about 79,465 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-232
Report date
Aug 21, 2000
Vehicles affected
79,465
Owners notified
Jan 31, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

The risk

This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Notes

Owner notification began january 31, 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 internatinal at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Antilock
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V232301

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International Harvester 20001998, 1999, 2000All years
International Harvester 40001998, 1999, 2000All years
International Harvester 50001998, 1999, 2000All years
International Harvester 80001998, 1999, 2000All years
International Harvester 90001998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-232?

Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

How is recall 00V-232 fixed?

Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.