Auto Recalls for Consumers

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall - Campaign #02V174000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 INTERNATIONAL 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.

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Vehicle 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400
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
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 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for STEERING

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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