Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Iros Rear Air Suspensions, During Assembly, Four Bolts And Nuts Holding The Main Support Member Bushing Bar Pins To The Main Support Member Hangers Were Incorrectly Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
4300
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V054000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
The Nuts Could Work Loose Or Fall Off Allowing The Bolts To Fatigue And Fail The ConneCTIon Between A Main Support Member Bushing And Frame Hanger. Separation Of The Main Support Member Assembly From The Frame Mounted Hanger Bracket Could Result Increasing The Risk Of Sudden Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Four New Nuts And Bolts And Tighten To Specification. Owner Notification Began March 15, 2002. 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
20001024
End Of Manufacture
20011030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1442
Date Owners Notified
20020315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020215
Make Campaign Number
2501