Recall 00V-148: 2000 International Harvester 3400, 2000 International Harvester 3800 and 5 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2000, covering about 4,534 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school/transit buses and medium duty trucks. The castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. The fluid flow may be reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake system with low engine speed.
The risk
An increase in stopping distance at slow engine speeds can result, increasing the possibility of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace all pumps that have the defective casting numbers.
Notes
Owner notification began may 31, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V148000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester 3400 | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 3800 | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 4700 4X2 | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 4700 LP | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 4700 LPX | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester RE Bus | 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester RE CMRCL | 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-148?
Vehicle description: school/transit buses and medium duty trucks. The castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. The fluid flow may be reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake system with low engine speed.
How is recall 00V-148 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace all pumps that have the defective casting numbers.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.