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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V174📅 Jul 22, 2002

2000–2001 International Harvester 4300 & 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400 + 2 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.

💥 The risk

The clutch rod CAN break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V174000
Manufacturer recall #
02507
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
13,052
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 19, 2002
Built
Oct 26, 2000 – May 30, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V174 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V174?

2000–2001 International Harvester 4300 & 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400 + 2 more. 13,052 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.