International 4700Sfc (2004) – 04V250000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain School And Transit Buses The Studs Used To Secure The Power Steering Pump To The Engine Block Can Fail, Resulting In Engine Oil Leakage And Complete Loss Of Power Steering. The Power Steering Pump Is Designed To Provide Power Assist To Both The Steering System And The Hydraulic Braking System. Should StUD Failure Cause The Pump To Become Disengaged From Its Drive Gears, A ReduCTIon Of The Fluid Flow Rate To The Brake System Could Occur And Possibly Cause An Extended Stopping Distance As Well As Increased Steering Wheel Efforts.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL

Model Of Vehicle

4700SFC

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

04V250000

Component Description

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

Effect Of Defect

Sudden Loss Of Power Steering Will Impair The Vehicle Operator, Possible Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

International Will Notify Its Customers And All Vehicles Will Be Inspected And Any Suspect Studs Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began September 24,2004. 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 & Engine Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20030203

End Of Manufacture

20040122

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5999

Date Owners Notified

20040629

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Navistar, Inc.

Date Report Received

20040527

Make Campaign Number

4509

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard