International 4000, 8000, 9000; International Harvester 4000 and 2 more (1998-2002): Suspension
Recall 03V193000 · May 21, 2003 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
2,163
vehicles affected
2,163
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V193000
- Date
- May 21, 2003
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,163
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 1998-2002
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
What can happen
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2003. 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
6 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4000 | 2002 |
| International | 8000 | 2002 |
| International | 9000 | 2002 |
| International Harvester | 4000 | 1998-2001 |
| International Harvester | 8000 | 1998-2001 |
| International Harvester | 9000 | 1998-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V193000?
6 models: International 4000 (2002), International 8000 (2002), International 9000 (2002) and 3 more, about 2,163 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V193000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2003. 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.
What can happen?
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
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.