1993–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1993–2001 International Harvester FE, 1993–2001 International Harvester RE and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE…
NHTSA campaign 03V264000 · Steering · filed Jul 28, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
INTERNATIONAL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 03513.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 Harvester | 3000 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester | FE | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester | RE | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International | 3000 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | FE | 2002, 2003 |
| International | RE | 2002, 2003 |
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More International Harvester 3000 recalls
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- 1998–2001 International Harvester 3000 and 7 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING…
- 1986–2001 International Harvester 1000 and 9 other models — CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES…
- 1999–2000 International Harvester 1000 and 6 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED…
- 1998–2000 International Harvester 3000 — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR…
Other campaigns involving International Harvester vehicles
- 2000–2001 International Harvester 4300 and 9 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL…
- 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE…
- 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100 and 13 other models — ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V264000 (manufacturer number 03513). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.