International recalls — page 5
271 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect International vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Dec 21, 2005Fire risk2002–2006 International 7600, 2002–2006 International 7700, 2002–2006 International 8600 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE BLOCK WITH THE STARTER MAY BE ROUTED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST THE STARTER'S POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES.
05V567000 · 7K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Dec 21, 2005Crash risk2002–2006 International 5600I, 2002–2006 International 5900I, 2006 Monaco Coach Signature — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.
05V569000 · 2 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Nov 16, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 International CF500, 2005–2006 International CF600 — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CAB ENTRY STEPS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THEM TO HAVE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES THAN DESIGNED. THESE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES CAN ALLOW THE STEP TREAD TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
05V523000 · 989 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 International 5500I, 2005–2006 International 5600I, 2005–2006 International 9200I — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SEARS ATLAS SERIES 35, 70, OR 80 DRIVER'S SEATS, WHEN THE SEATS ARE IN THEIR LOWEST, MOST REARWARD ADJUSTED POSITION, THEY MAY CHAFE THE SEAT BELT TETHER THAT CONNECTS FROM THE SEAT TO THE BACK OF THE CAB.
05V448000 · 125 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 4, 2005Crash risk2006 International 5600I, 2006 International 7600 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. THE SUSPECT REAR DRIVE AXLE'S SPINDLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED. SUCH A CONDITION LESSENS THE OVERALL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SPINDLES AND COULD RESULT IN ITS FRACTURE.
05V449000 · 4 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 26, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 IC Bus Cesb, 2005–2006 International 1300FBC, 2005–2006 International 3200 and 4 other models — Parking Brake
CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND IC CORP CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2004, AND MARCH 31, 2005. THE ANCHOR BOLT THAT IS THE PIVOT POINT FOR THE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK AS A RESULT OF AN INCORRECT SURFACE TREATMENT.
05V368000 · 14K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 24, 2005Fire risk2003–2006 International 9100I, 2003–2006 International 9200I, 2003–2006 International 9400I and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
05V296000 · 50K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 24, 2005Crash risk2006 International 4200, 2006 International 4300 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN 4X2 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A LONGER FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHORTER, CORRECT LENGTH HOSE.
05V297000 · 60 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 27, 2005Crash risk2006 International 3200, 2006 International 4000, 2006 International 7000 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, TRUCKS, AND TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PUSH ROD THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
05V241000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 12, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 International 5000, 2004–2005 International 9000 — Suspension
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V217000 · 26 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 International 5000, 2005–2006 International 7000, 2005–2006 International 8000 and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V186000 · 197 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2002–2006 International 7400, 2002–2006 International 7500, 2002–2006 International 7600 and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
05V188000 · 5K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Dec 3, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 International 4400, 2004–2005 International 7300, 2004–2005 International 7400 and 4 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE FRONT OF THE CAB TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT.
04V569000 · 17K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 27, 2004Crash risk2005 International 3200, 2005 International 4200, 2005 International 4300 and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH IROS REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, FOUR REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THIS HARDWARE CONNECTS THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TO THE HANGER BRACKETS.
04V508000 · 703 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 26, 2004Crash risk2005 International RE — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN 2005 MY INTERNATIONAL RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 16, 2004 WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. TWO CHECK VALVES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AIR TANKS TO ISOLATE THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR CIRCUITS. A LEAK OR FAILURE OF EITHER CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKES TO AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATE WITHOUT WARNING.
04V507000 · 76 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 7, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 International 9200, 2002–2003 International 9400, 2002–2003 International 9900 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS,THE LOWER TIE ROD ARMS ON CERTAIN AXLES WERE NOT INDUCTION HARDENED AS REQUIRED BY INTERNATIONAL'S SPECIFICATION.
04V482000 · 20 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Sep 28, 2004Crash risk2005 International 3300, 2005 International 4000, 2005 International CE — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN 2005 MY INTERNATIONAL 3300, 4000, AND CE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 24 AND AUGUST 17, 2004. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY NOT ILLUMINATE DURING HAZARD OPERATION DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED SWITCH CONTACT THAT CAUSES INTERMITTENT CONTACT IN THE TURN SIGNAL STALK ASSEMBLY. THIS RESULTS IN INTERMITTENT LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATION WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED.
04V472000 · 7K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 25, 2004Crash risk2004 International 9200I, 2004 International 9400I, 2004 International 9900I — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE COTTER KEY AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINER PREVENT THE SPINDLE NUT FROM LOOSENING AND THUS AID IN WHEEL RETENTION.
04V416000 · 202 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 25, 2004Crash risk2004 International 4300, 2004 International 4400 — Equipment
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND WITH PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE "COMPLETE VEHICLE" LABEL WITH THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR), RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE AND TIRE PRESSURE WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
04V414000 · 202 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 25, 2004Crash risk2004 International 9200I, 2004 International 9400I, 2004 International 9900I — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONLY EIGHT (8) BOLTS WERE INSTALLED IN THE BRAKE GROUP CONNECTION TO THE REAR AXLES. THE BRAKE GROUP, AN ASSEMBLY THAT INCLUDES THE BRAKE SHOES, AIR CHAMBERS, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AND SPIDER, IR NORMALLY ATTACHED TO THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NINE (9) BOLTS.
04V415000 · 238 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 24, 2004Crash risk2004 International CE — Parking Brake
CERTAIN 2004 MY INTERNATIONAL CE SCHOOL BUSES AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 20 AN AUGUST 5, 2004. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES ENGAGE, IT MAY NOT FULLY RELEASE.
04V413000 · 332 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 13, 2004Fire risk2005 International RE — Engine and Engine Cooling
INTERNATIONAL 2005 MY RE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT FROM MARCH 3 THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2004. THE HIGH-PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER SOLENOID. THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, CONTAINING THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR, MAY BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE BUS BODY. AN OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURING, CAUSING A LEAK TO FORM.
04V400000 · 290 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2000–2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 7 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
04V306000 · 19K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2002–2004 International 9200I, 2002–2004 International 9400I, 2002–2004 International 9900I — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAN CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES ON THE ENGINE.
04V307000 · 8K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 3, 2004Crash risk1999–2001 International Harvester 1552, 1999–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1999–2001 International Harvester 3400 and 16 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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.
04V269000 · 82K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 27, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 International 1652SC, 2003–2004 International 3800, 2003–2004 International 4700SFC and 4 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES THE STUDS USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE ENGINE BLOCK CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POWER ASSIST TO BOTH THE STEERING SYSTEM AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. SHOULD STUD FAILURE CAUSE THE PUMP TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM ITS DRIVE GEARS, A REDUCTION OF THE FLUID FLOW RATE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AS WELL AS INCREASED STEERING WHEEL EFFORTS.
04V250000 · 6K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 22, 2004Crash risk2004 International 4200, 2004 International 4300, 2004 International 7300 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
04V193000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 19, 2004Crash risk2004 International 7400, 2004 International 7500, 2004 International 7600 — Parking Brake
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.
04V191000 · 327 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 22, 2004Crash risk2001 International Harvester 7400, 2001–2004 International 7300, 2002–2004 International 7400 and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
04V144000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Feb 27, 2004Fire risk1996–2001 International Harvester 9100, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9200, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9200I and 11 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.
04V100000 · 83K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 6, 2004Crash risk2003 International IC — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WAS INSTALLED, LEADING TO MISALIGNMENT. MISALIGNMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FORCE ACTUATED BRAKE SWITCH, CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS. IN SOME LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, THE VEHICLE CAN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS.
04V011000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 5, 2004Crash risk1993–2001 International 4700LP — Suspension
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.
04V009000 · 19 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 22, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES OR AIR OPERATED PARK BRAKES, A STAND-OFF BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE BRACKET SUPPORTS THE COPPER AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TUBE. NORMAL VEHICLE AND ENGINE VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE UNSUPPORTED COPPER TUBE TO FAIL AT OR NEAR THE AIR COMPRESSOR CONNECTION.
03V414000 · 924 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 22, 2003Crash risk1999–2001 International Harvester 4800, 2002 International 4800 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FABCO TC-200 TRANSFER CASE, AN EXCESSIVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ANGLE MAY CAUSE ACCELERATED WEAR AND FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT AND RELATED COMPONENTS.
03V415000 · 596 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Aug 27, 2003Crash risk2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001–2003 International 4200 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY HOSES FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TANK.
03V317000 · 686 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jul 28, 2003Crash risk1993–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1993–2001 International Harvester FE, 1993–2001 International Harvester RE and 3 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE RUBBER BOOT THAT PROTECTS IT. OVER TIME, A HOLE MAY WEAR INTO THE BOOT AND CATCH THE BOLT.
03V264000 · 24K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jul 28, 2003Crash risk2003 International 9900I, 2003 International 9900IX — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE DRAG LINK WILL INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE, BRAKE CHAMBER AND SLACK ADJUSTER. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER AND RENDER IT INOPERABLE.
03V263000 · 43 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 18, 2003Crash risk2001 International Harvester 9200I, 2002–2003 International 9200I — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V220000 · 13 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 21, 2003Fire risk1998–2001 International Harvester 4000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 8000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 9000 and 3 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
03V193000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 21, 2003Crash risk2003 International 8600 — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER E-12021 12,000 LB., E-1202W 12,000 LB., OR E-1002W 10,000 LB. FRONT NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE TAPERED BORE THAT CONNECTS THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING WAS MACHINED TOO LARGE. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN A CORRECTLY SIZED DRAG LINK BALL STUD AND THE OVERSIZED TAPERED BORE IS SUFFICIENTLY GREAT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD TO FATIGUE AND BRAKE, OR ALLOW THE CASTLE NUT TO BACK ITSELF OFF AND CAUSE THE DRAG LINK TO DISCONNECT.
03V192000 · 711 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 1, 2003Crash risk2003 International 9000 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, A SINGLE BANK TYPE EXHAUST CLAMP WAS INSTALLED ON THE TAIL PIPES INSTEAD OF A DOUBLE BAND TYPE CLAMP.
03V165000 · 976 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 29, 2003Crash risk2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 4 other models — Visibility
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN (CANNOT ROTATE).
03V161000 · 15K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 3, 2003Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4800 and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
03V137000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Fire risk2003 International 8600 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A CATERPILLAR ENGINE WITH A 4 DEGREE TILT, THE STARTER FIELD-STUD MAY CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL BECAUSE OF VARIATIONS IN THE AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FIELD STUD AND THE FRAME RAIL. SHOULD THE STARTER FIELD STUD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL, THERE WOULD BE A DIRECT FULL BATTERY SHORT TO THE FRAME (GROUND) WHEN THE STARTER IS IN THE CRANKING MODE.
03V070000 · 142 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 International 9100I, 2003 International 9200I, 2002–2003 International 9400I and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A DETROIT ENGINE AND A LEECE NEVILLE ALTERNATOR. THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AT THE ALTERNATOR END OF THE CABLE THAT RUNS FROM THE STARTER TO THE BATTERY STUD ON THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF, DUE TO VIBRATION IN THE CABLE.
03V072000 · 881 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2003 International 9200I, 2003 International 9400I — Unknown OR Other
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). FOUR BOLTS HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE. THESE BOLTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE GRADE 8 BOLTS BUT GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE INSTALLED.
03V073000 · 35 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk2003 International 5000I, 2003 International 9000I — Visibility
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WIPER SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WITH ALL ACCESSORIES OFF, INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THE WASH FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED. WASHER FLUID MAY SQUIRT BRIEFLY OR NOT AT ALL ONTO THE WINDSHIELD.
03V071000 · 283 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Mar 6, 2003Crash risk1995–1999 International Harvester 4700, 1996 International 4700 — Seats
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.
03V083000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Feb 25, 2003Fire risk1999–2001 International Harvester 3400, 1999–2001 International Harvester 3600, 1997–2001 International Harvester 3800 and 22 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
03V062000 · 35K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 28, 2003Safety2003 International 3200, 2003 International 4200, 2003 International 4300 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AN AIR POWERED PARKING BRAKE (BRAKE CODE 04GAS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MONITOR MODULE WAS NOT INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES.
03V024000 · 146 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE