Defect Description For Recall
Certain Heavy Duty Trucks, Truck Tractors, And Buses Equipped With 195/75R22.5 Tires Mounted On 7.5 Inch Wide Wheels Fail To Comply With Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.” These Tires And Rims Do Not Match.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
1000
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V137000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Tires Mounted On Rims That Are Too Narrow Could Experience A Decrease In Sidewall Durability, And Could Also Experience Higher Treadwear For Tires Mounted On The Steering Axle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Rims Of An Acceptable Width (8.25 – 9 9Inches) For The 295/75R22.5 Tire Size. Owner Notification Began August 23, 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
19860101
End Of Manufacture
20010116
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
801
Date Owners Notified
20020816
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20020510
Make Campaign Number
1505
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120