2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 RECALL - #01V353000
RECALL FOR STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS. AN INCORRECT GRADE 5 FLANGE-NUT WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A GRADE 8 NUT AND FLAT WASHER ON THE YOKE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE I-SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
9/4/2001 - 9/19/2001 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2001 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/17/2001 |
| # Affected |
558 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS. AN INCORRECT GRADE 5 FLANGE-NUT WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A GRADE 8 NUT AND FLAT WASHER ON THE YOKE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE I-SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE PINCH BOLT NUT EXPERIENCES THREAD STRIPPING, THE YOKE CONNECTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX COULD FAIL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GRADE 5 PINCH BOLT NUT WITH THE CORRECT GRADE 8 NUT AND WASHER ON ALL VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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