2003 International 9000 Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, A SINGLE…
NHTSA campaign 03V165000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed May 1, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE SINGLE BAND CLAMP LOSES ITS CLAMPING ABILITY WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING THE TAIL PIPE TO LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE PIPE COULD COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND GET INTO THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERLY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE BAND CLAMPS WITH DOUBLE BAND CLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 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.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 03508.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 9000 | 2003 |
Related recalls
More International 9000 recalls
- 2008–2009 International 4000 and 5 other models — Parking Brake
- 2004–2005 International 5000 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES…
- 2004–2005 International 5000 and 1 other model — CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION…
- 2005–2006 International 5000 and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE…
- 1998–2001 International Harvester 4000 and 5 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V165000 (manufacturer number 03508). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.