Recall
International 4300 — 05V297000
NHTSA ID
05V297000
Make
International
Model
4300
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-06-24
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
60
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
05515
Summary
ON CERTAIN 4X2 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A LONGER FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHORTER, CORRECT LENGTH HOSE.
Consequence
THIS EXTRA LENGTH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE HOSE. A HOLE IN A BRAKE HOSE CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND IF A BRAKE HOSE IS THE INCORRECT LENGTH, A NEW PROPER LENGTH HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.