Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V261000 Reported September 21, 1999

Navistar/parking brake

International Truck & Engine Corporation · N/A · 2,497 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V261000
Manufacturer Campaign
99507
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,497
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equiped with bosch 9" x 3" parking brake, spring actuated, for hydraulic less air source and actuated by parking brake knob in instrument panel. the parking brake hose chafes at various points through the routing of the hoses to and from the hand control valve.

Safety Consequence

The parking brake will automatically apply if pressure is lost due to a ruptured park brake hose increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a hose routing kit to prevent chafing and replace all chafed hoses.

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 99V261000 or campaign 99507.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V261000

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

What is recall 99V261000?

NHTSA recall 99V261000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on September 21, 1999. It addresses: Navistar/parking brake. The recall affects approximately 2,497 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 99V261000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99507. 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.