International 3000, FE, RE; International Harvester 3000 and 2 more (1993-2003): Steering
Recall 03V264000 · Jul 28, 2003 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
24,375
vehicles affected
24,375
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V264000
- Date
- Jul 28, 2003
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 24,375
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 1993-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE RUBBER BOOT THAT PROTECTS IT. OVER TIME, A HOLE MAY WEAR INTO THE BOOT AND CATCH THE BOLT.
What can happen
IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INTERNATIONAL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 33 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3000 | 2002-2003 |
| International | Fe | 2002-2003 |
| International | RE | 2002-2003 |
| International Harvester | 3000 | 1993-2001 |
| International Harvester | Fe | 1993-2001 |
| International Harvester | RE | 1993-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V264000?
6 models: International 3000 (2002-2003), International Fe (2002-2003), International RE (2002-2003) and 3 more, about 24,375 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V264000?
INTERNATIONAL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
What can happen?
IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT 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.