Recall 01V-102: 1999–2001 International Harvester 4700

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Mar 26, 2001, covering about 1,389 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-102
Report date
Mar 26, 2001
Vehicles affected
1,389
Owners notified
Apr 20, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models (910, 910sc, or 914) and international's parking brake code 04036. If someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.

The risk

If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 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.

Notes

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
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V102000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International Harvester 47001999, 2000, 2001All 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 01V-102?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models (910, 910sc, or 914) and international's parking brake code 04036. If someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.

How is recall 01V-102 fixed?

Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 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.

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.