International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V250000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V250000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 5,999 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/POWER STEERING PUMP, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. the power steering pump is designed to provide power assist to both the steering system and the hydraulic braking system. should stud failure cause the pump to become disengaged from its drive gears, a reduction of the fluid flow rate to the brake system could occur and possibly cause an extended stopping distance as well as increased steering wheel efforts.

Corrective Action

International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. owner notification began september 24,2004. 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: 04V250000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2004-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: International/power steering pump
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 5,999

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04509
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. the power steering pump is designed to provide power assist to both the steering system and the hydraulic braking system. should stud failure cause the pump to become disengaged from its drive gears, a reduction of the fluid flow rate to the brake system could occur and possibly cause an extended stopping distance as well as increased steering wheel efforts.
Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of power steering will impair the vehicle operator, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. owner notification began september 24,2004. 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

Metadata

SID: row-gv47-m2f5~ma28
NHTSA ID: 04V250000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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