Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V004010 Reported September 20, 2002

International/throttle control/accelerator pedal

Q: What is recall 02V004010?

NHTSA recall 02V004010 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on September 20, 2002. It addresses: International/throttle control/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 31,145 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

International Truck & Engine Corporation · N/A · 31,145 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V004010

Manufacturer Campaign

02511

Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

31,145

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 20, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Safety Consequence

If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

International will retrofit vehicles with a new pedal rod and bracket. owner notification began december 16, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V004010 or campaign 02511.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V004010

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V004010?

NHTSA recall 02V004010 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on September 20, 2002. It addresses: International/throttle control/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 31,145 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V004010 or the manufacturer campaign number 02511. 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.