Recall 03V193000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Defect in 1998-2002 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,163 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V193000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,163 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8000, 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000, 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4000, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4000, 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8000, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4000, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8000, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8000, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4000, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4000, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 9000, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 8000
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Safety Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 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 HARVESTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V415000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 596 | |
| 03V062000 | 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 35,074 | |
| 04V306000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 18,545 | |
| 04V269000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 81,883 | |
| 04V100000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 83,312 | |
| 04V144000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2,021 | |
| 03V264000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 | STEERING | 24,375 | |
| 03V317000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 686 | |
| 03V161000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15,354 | |
| 03V137000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2,818 |