NHTSA Recall 03V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V193000; Date: May. 21, 2003
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 4000; 2002 International 8000; 2002 International 9000; 1998 International Harvester 4000; 1999 International Harvester 4000; 2000 International Harvester 4000; 2001 International Harvester 4000; 1998 International Harvester 8000; 1999 International Harvester 8000; 2000 International Harvester 8000; 2001 International Harvester 8000; 1998 International Harvester 9000; 1999 International Harvester 9000; 2000 International Harvester 9000; 2001 International Harvester 9000
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,163
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on November 12, 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. 03510. 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: Nov 12, 2003
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