International 5000I: Brakes

Affects International 5000I · 2001 — about 20 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S.121, "air brake systems." a secondary brake line that connects the foot valve with the spring brake valve may not have been installed. If there is failure in the primary system and the secondary brake line has not been installed, only the front brakes would actuate, with rear spring brake actuation. This would result in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and correct incomplete air line installations.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational