Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V241002 Reported September 20, 2002

International/trailer spring brakes

International Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Air · 3,156 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V241002
Manufacturer Campaign
02512
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
3,156
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. the delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the moding process.

Safety Consequence

Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.

Corrective Action

International will replace the hand-operated control valves. owner notification began december 31, 2002. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V241002 or campaign 02512.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V241002

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

What is recall 02V241002?

NHTSA recall 02V241002 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 20, 2002. It addresses: International/trailer spring brakes. The recall affects approximately 3,156 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V241002 or the manufacturer campaign number 02512. 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.