2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 RECALL - #02V174000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
10/26/2000 - 5/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/2002 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
7/19/2002 |
| # Affected |
13,052 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE. |
| Consequences |
THE CLUTCH ROD CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND IF THE CLUTCH ROD BREAKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE COULD LUNGE UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED GEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH ROD ASSEMBLY WITH A SOLID ROD DESIGN THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TURNBUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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