Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trucks. An Incorrect Grade 5 Flange-Nut Was Installed In Place Of A Grade 8 Nut And Flat Washer On The Yoke Pinch Bolt That Holds The ConneCTIon Between The Lower End Of The I-Shaft And The Steering Gear.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
4300
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V353000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Pinch Bolt Nut Experiences Thread Stripping, The Yoke ConneCTIon Of The Steering Shaft To The Steering Gear Box Could Fail And Possibly Result In Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Grade 5 Pinch Bolt Nut With The Correct Grade 8 Nut And Washer On All Vehicles. Owner Notification Began December 17, 2001. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
20010904
End Of Manufacture
20010919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
558
Date Owners Notified
20011217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20011115
Make Campaign Number
1515