International/brake light switch
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Safety Consequence
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. owner notification began october 30, 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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from International Truck & Engine Corporation or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 01V250000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V250000?
NHTSA recall 01V250000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on August 2, 2001. It addresses: International/brake light switch. The recall affects approximately 40,559 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V250000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01511. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.