NHTSA Recall 03V165000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V165000; Date: May. 1, 2003
The single band clamp loses its clamping ability while under normal driving conditions causing the tail pipe to loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle. The pipe could come off without warning and get into the path of other vehicles on the highway possibly resulting in properly damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 International 9000
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 976
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 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. 03508. 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: May 3, 2003
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