International 1652SC, 3800, 4700SFC, CE and 3 more (2003-2004): Steering
Recall 04V250000 · May 27, 2004 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
5,999
vehicles affected
5,999
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V250000
- Date
- May 27, 2004
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 5,999
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WILL IMPAIR THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1652SC | 2003-2004 |
| International | 3800 | 2003-2004 |
| International | 4700SFC | 2003-2004 |
| International | CE | 2003-2004 |
| International | CE Bus | 2004 |
| International | RE | 2003-2004 |
| International | RE Bus | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V250000?
7 models: International 1652SC (2003-2004), International 3800 (2003-2004), International 4700SFC (2003-2004) and 4 more, about 5,999 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V250000?
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.
What can happen?
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WILL IMPAIR THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.