Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V269000 Reported June 3, 2004

International/trw ecu/false wheel speed signals

International Truck & Engine Corporation · Service Brakes, Air · 81,883 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V269000
Manufacturer Campaign
04507/04508
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
81,883
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 3, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.

Safety Consequence

The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. this may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began august 1, 2004. 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.

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 Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V269000 or campaign 04507/04508.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V269000

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

What is recall 04V269000?

NHTSA recall 04V269000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on June 3, 2004. It addresses: International/trw ecu/false wheel speed signals. The recall affects approximately 81,883 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V269000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04507/04508. 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.