Recalls for 2008 International 7000

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Posted on: 2008-02-29
Description
International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves.  The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area.  This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.  

Consequence
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge.  The recall began on may 9, 2008.  Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
International recall no.  08503.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2008-06-09
Description
Navistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules.  The potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion.  If the encapsulation is compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.

Consequence
A fire could cause personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on july 10, 2008.  Owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.

Notes
Navistar recall no.  08505.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.