Recall 03V-165: 2003 International 9000

The problem

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.

The risk

The single band clamp loses its clamping ability while under normal driving conditions causing the tail pipe to loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle. The pipe could come off without warning and get into the path of other vehicles on the highway possibly resulting in properly damage, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 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. 03508.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

Vehicles in this recall

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-165?

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.

How is recall 03V-165 fixed?

Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 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.