NHTSA Recall 02V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V137000; Date: May. 10, 2002
Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 International 1000; 1990 International 3000; 1990 International 4000; 1990 International 9300 Sfa; 1990 International IC; 1986 International Harvester 1000; 1987 International Harvester 1000; 1988 International Harvester 1000; 1989 International Harvester 1000; 1993 International Harvester 1000; 1994 International Harvester 1000; 1995 International Harvester 1000; 1996 International Harvester 1000; 1997 International Harvester 1000; 1998 International Harvester 1000; 1999 International Harvester 1000; 2000 International Harvester 1000; 2001 International Harvester 1000; 1986 International Harvester 3000; 1987 International Harvester 3000; 1988 International Harvester 3000; 1989 International Harvester 3000; 1993 International Harvester 3000; 1994 International Harvester 3000; 1995 International Harvester 3000; 1996 International Harvester 3000; 1997 International Harvester 3000; 1998 International Harvester 3000; 1999 International Harvester 3000; 2000 International Harvester 3000; 2001 International Harvester 3000; 1986 International Harvester 4000; 1987 International Harvester 4000; 1988 International Harvester 4000; 1989 International Harvester 4000; 1993 International Harvester 4000; 1994 International Harvester 4000; 1995 International Harvester 4000; 1996 International Harvester 4000; 1997 International Harvester 4000; 1998 International Harvester 4000; 1999 International Harvester 4000; 2000 International Harvester 4000; 2001 International Harvester 4000; 1986 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1987 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1988 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1989 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1993 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1994 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1995 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1996 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1997 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1998 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1999 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 2000 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 2001 International Harvester 9300 Sfa; 1986 International Harvester IC; 1987 International Harvester IC; 1988 International Harvester IC; 1989 International Harvester IC; 1993 International Harvester IC; 1994 International Harvester IC; 1995 International Harvester IC; 1996 International Harvester IC; 1997 International Harvester IC; 1998 International Harvester IC; 1999 International Harvester IC; 2000 International Harvester IC; 2001 International Harvester IC
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 801
Recall Summary:
Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22. 5 tires mounted on 7. 5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. " these tires and rims do not match.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8. 25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22. 5 tire size. Owner notification began August 23, 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: Aug 16, 2002
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