Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Bolts That Mount The Front Of The Cab To The Mounting Brackets Were Not Properly Torqued At The Manufacturing Plant.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
7300
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V569000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
These Bolts Can Loosen During Normal Vehicle Use And Fall Out. This May Lead To The Cab Separating From The Vehicle’S Chassis During A Vehicle Crash That May Result In Property Damage, Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
As An Interim Action, Dealers Will Properly Tighten The Existing Cab Mounting Bolts And Replace Any Missing Bolts. As Soon As Parts Are Available, Dealers Will Replace All Sixteen Bolts And Tighten Them Properly. An Interim Letter Was Sent To Owners On February 11, 2005. Another Letter Was Sent To Owners On April 8, 2005, As Soon As Parts Are Available. Owners Should Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20040116
End Of Manufacture
20041101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17443
Date Owners Notified
20050408
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041203
Make Campaign Number
5502