NHTSA Recall 03V415000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V415000; Date: Oct. 22, 2003
This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 4800; 1999 International Harvester 4800; 2000 International Harvester 4800; 2001 International Harvester 4800
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 596
Recall Summary:
On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. The owners will be notified beginning on February 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. Owners should contact International truck at 1-800-448-7825. Interim notices were mailed to owners during December 2003. An additional interim notice was mailed to owners during July 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until December 2004.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 05501 (previously 03516). 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: Feb 25, 2005
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