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2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Recall - Campaign #02V265000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200 RECALL - #02V265000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE UPPER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE A MISSING OR LOOSE PINCH BOLT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO OCCUR AT THE LOWER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AT THE STEERING GEAR CONNECTION.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 6/4/2002 - 9/12/2002
Recalled on 9/26/2002
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owners Notified on 9/27/2002
# Affected 2,129
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE UPPER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE A MISSING OR LOOSE PINCH BOLT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO OCCUR AT THE LOWER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AT THE STEERING GEAR CONNECTION.
Consequences IF A PINCH BOLT IS MISSING OR VIBRATES LOOSE, THE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR STEERING GEAR, AND /OR ALLOW SLIPPAGE BETWEEN THE JOINED SHAFTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH ENDS OF THE SHAFT TO ENSURE THE PINCH BOLT IS INSTALLED AND/OR PROPERLY TORQUED. IF THE BOLT AND NUT ARE MISSING, A NEW BOLT, NUT, AND WASHER WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 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 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM

2003 INTERNATIONAL 9200 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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