Recall 03V192000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2003-2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
RECALL This recall affects up to 711 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V192000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 711 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER E-12021 12,000 LB., E-1202W 12,000 LB., OR E-1002W 10,000 LB. FRONT NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE TAPERED BORE THAT CONNECTS THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING WAS MACHINED TOO LARGE. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN A CORRECTLY SIZED DRAG LINK BALL STUD AND THE OVERSIZED TAPERED BORE IS SUFFICIENTLY GREAT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD TO FATIGUE AND BRAKE, OR ALLOW THE CASTLE NUT TO BACK ITSELF OFF AND CAUSE THE DRAG LINK TO DISCONNECT.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY AND DRAG LINK IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 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.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V817000 | 2018 INTERNATIONAL 8600 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 678 | |
| 25V502000 | 2017 INTERNATIONAL MV | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 4,764 | |
| 25V781000 | 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,303 | |
| 25V702000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL MV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS | 97 | |
| 25V763000 | 2019 INTERNATIONAL CV | PARKING BRAKE | 159 | |
| 25V534000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL MV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1,175 | |
| 25V414000 | 2021 INTERNATIONAL CV | PARKING BRAKE | 12,004 | |
| 25V501000 | 2026 INTERNATIONAL LT | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,129 | |
| 25V276000 | 2025 INTERNATIONAL LT | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 14,786 | |
| 25V178000 | 2020 INTERNATIONAL MV | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 153 |