International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V165000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V165000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 976 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/EXHAUST CLAMP, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. owner notification began may 3, 2003. 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: 03V165000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: International/exhaust clamp

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 976

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03508

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.

Consequence Summary: The single band clamp loses its clamping ability while under normal driving conditions causing the tail pipe to loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle. the pipe could come off without warning and get into the path of other vehicles on the highway possibly resulting in properly damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. owner notification began may 3, 2003. 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: 03V165000

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