NHTSA Recall 02V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V174000; Date: Jul. 12, 2002
The clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 4300; 2002 International 4400; 2000 International Harvester 4300; 2001 International Harvester 4300; 2000 International Harvester 4400; 2001 International Harvester 4400
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 13,052
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began July 19, 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:
Also, customers can 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: Jul 19, 2002
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