NHTSA Recall 04V569000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V569000; Date: Dec. 3, 2004
These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 International 4400; 2005 International 4400; 2004 International 7300; 2005 International 7300; 2004 International 7400; 2005 International 7400; 2004 International 7500; 2005 International 7500; 2004 International 7600; 2005 International 7600; 2004 International 8500; 2005 International 8500; 2004 International 8600; 2005 International 8600
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 17,443
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
How to Fix:
As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on February 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on April 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 05502 (04521 interim action). 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: Apr 8, 2005
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