Recall 03V-193: 2002 International 4000, 2002 International 8000 and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2003, covering about 2,163 vehicles.
The problem
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
The risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 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. 03510.customers can 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 | Suspension › Front › Hub |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V193000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International 4000 | 2002 | All years |
| International 8000 | 2002 | All years |
| International 9000 | 2002 | All years |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| International Harvester 8000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| International Harvester 9000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 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-193?
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
How is recall 03V-193 fixed?
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 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.