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2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall - Campaign #07V179000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR RECALL - #07V179000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/15/2006 - 2/19/2007
Recalled on 4/25/2007
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/18/2007
# Affected 1,172
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07505.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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