International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V415000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 596 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/DRIVE SHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. the owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825. interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. an additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V415000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: International/drive shaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 596

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05501

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.

Consequence Summary: This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. the owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825. interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. an additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V415000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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