2002 INTERNATIONAL RE RECALL - #03V264000
RECALL FOR 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 INTERNATIONAL RE |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/28/1993 - 5/21/2003 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/19/2003 |
| # Affected |
24,375 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
2002 INTERNATIONAL RE Recall for SEATS
2002 INTERNATIONAL RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2002 INTERNATIONAL RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2002 INTERNATIONAL RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
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