2000–2001 International Harvester Commercial, 2000–2001 International Harvester IC, 2000–2001 International 1652 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL…
NHTSA campaign 01V022000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Feb 1, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
The risk
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | Commercial | 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester | IC | 2000, 2001 |
| International | 1652 | 2000, 2001 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving International Harvester vehicles
- 2000–2001 International Harvester 4300 and 9 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL…
- 1999–2001 International Harvester 1552 and 18 other models — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES…
- 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V022000 (manufacturer number 01501). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.