International 3000 RE, 4000, FBC, SFC (2008-2009): Suspension
Recall 08V146000 · Mar 26, 2008 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
330
vehicles affected
330
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V146000
- Date
- Mar 26, 2008
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 330
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Wheel bearing
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 330 MY 2008-2009 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUBASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS BEING INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT WHICH CAN RESULT IN BEARING SPALLING, SEIZING, OR RELATED DAMAGE.
What can happen
SUCH DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCKUP OR FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND/OR PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3000 RE | 2008-2009 |
| International | 4000 | 2008-2009 |
| International | FBC | 2008-2009 |
| International | SFC | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V146000?
4 models: International 3000 RE (2008-2009), International 4000 (2008-2009), International FBC (2008-2009) and 1 more, about 330 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V146000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND/OR PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
What can happen?
SUCH DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCKUP OR FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A 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.