International 4200, 4300, 4400, 7300 and 8 more (2007-2008): Suspension
Recall 07V179000 · Apr 24, 2007 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
1,172
vehicles affected
1,172
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V179000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,172
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2007-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE.
What can happen
A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7815.
Vehicles covered
12 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4200 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 4300 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 4400 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 7300 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 7400 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 7500 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 8500 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 8600 | 2007-2008 |
| International | 9200I | 2007-2008 |
| International | 9400I | 2007-2008 |
| International | 9900I | 2007-2008 |
| International | Prostar | 2007-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V179000?
12 models: International 4200 (2007-2008), International 4300 (2007-2008), International 4400 (2007-2008) and 9 more, about 1,172 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V179000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7815.
What can happen?
A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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.