Recall 03V-161: 2002 International 4300, 2002 International 4400 and 5 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 29, 2003, covering about 15,354 vehicles.
The problem
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (Cannot rotate).
The risk
Any resultant reduced visibility could cause a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 2003. 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
International recall no. 01516.customers can 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 & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V161000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International 4300 | 2002 | All years |
| International 4400 | 2002 | All years |
| International 7300 | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| International 7400 | 2002 | All years |
| International Harvester 4300 | 2001 | All years |
| International Harvester 4400 | 2001 | All years |
| International Harvester 7400 | 2001 | 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 03V-161?
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (Cannot rotate).
How is recall 03V-161 fixed?
Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 2003. 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.
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.