Recalls for 2008 International 7700

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE

Posted on: 2007-07-24
Description
On certain 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with air brakes or tractors with air brakes and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.  

Consequence
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
International is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037).  Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge.  The recall began on september 28, 2007.  Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 and international at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
International recall no.  07511.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.