Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks, The Joint Between The Lower Portion Of The Steering Column And The Upper End Of The Intermediate Steering Shaft May Have A Missing Or Loose Pinch Bolt. This Condition Could Also Occur At The Lower End Of The Intermediate Steering Shaft At The Steering Gear ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
9900
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V265000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
If A Pinch Bolt Is Missing Or Vibrates Loose, The Shaft Could Separate From The Steering Column Or Steering Gear, And /Or Allow Slippage Between The Joined Shafts, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect Both Ends Of The Shaft To Ensure The Pinch Bolt Is Installed And/Or Properly Torqued. If The Bolt And Nut Are Missing, A New Bolt, Nut, And Washer Will Be Installed. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During September 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
20020604
End Of Manufacture
20020912
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2129
Date Owners Notified
20020927
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020925