International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V137000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 801 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/TIRES/RIMS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V137000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-05-10T00:00:00

Subject: International/tires/rims

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 801

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01505

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.

Consequence Summary: Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V137000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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