NHTSA Recall 02V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V054000; Date: Feb. 15, 2002
The nuts could work loose or fall off allowing the bolts to fatigue and fail the connection between a main support member bushing and frame hanger. Separation of the main support member assembly from the frame mounted hanger bracket could result increasing the risk of sudden loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 4300; 2002 International 4400
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 1,442
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with iros rear air suspensions, during assembly, four bolts and nuts holding the main support member bushing bar pins to the main support member hangers were incorrectly tightened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install four new nuts and bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began March 15, 2002. 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 Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 2002
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