NHTSA Recall 03V264000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V264000; Date: Jul. 28, 2003
If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 3000; 2003 International 3000; 2002 International FE; 2003 International FE; 2002 International RE; 2003 International RE; 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; 1993 International Harvester FE; 1994 International Harvester FE; 1995 International Harvester FE; 1996 International Harvester FE; 1997 International Harvester FE; 1998 International Harvester FE; 1999 International Harvester FE; 2000 International Harvester FE; 2001 International Harvester FE; 1993 International Harvester RE; 1994 International Harvester RE; 1995 International Harvester RE; 1996 International Harvester RE; 1997 International Harvester RE; 1998 International Harvester RE; 1999 International Harvester RE; 2000 International Harvester RE; 2001 International Harvester RE
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 24,375
Recall Summary:
On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
How to Fix:
International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began November 19, 2003. Owners should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 03513. 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: Nov 19, 2003
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