NHTSA Recall 03V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V073000; Date: Mar. 6, 2003
in the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant as required by federal motor carrier safety regulation 393. 76 "sleeper berths," and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 International 9200I; 2003 International 9400I
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks built with International code 16sch (lower bunk webbing restraint). Four bolts hold the bunk webbing restraint latch brackets to the bunk base. These bolts were supposed to be grade 8 bolts but grade 5 bolts were installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts. Owner notification began on March 17, 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.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 03507. 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 17, 2003
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