Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V083000 Reported March 6, 2003

International/driver seat/parking brake

Q: What is recall 03V083000?

NHTSA recall 03V083000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on March 6, 2003. It addresses: International/driver seat/parking brake. The recall affects approximately 2,418 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 · 2,418 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V083000

Manufacturer Campaign

03503

Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,418

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 6, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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

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 03V083000 or campaign 03503.
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 03V083000

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

What is recall 03V083000?

NHTSA recall 03V083000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on March 6, 2003. It addresses: International/driver seat/parking brake. The recall affects approximately 2,418 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 03V083000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03503. 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.