2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 RECALL - #02V095000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
1/25/2002 - 1/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/2002 |
| # Affected |
155 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING. |
| Consequences |
IF THE NUT LOOSENS AND COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD, THE DRAG LINK COULD DETACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN IF IT IS MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. 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 |
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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