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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V073📅 Mar 17, 2003

2003 International 9200I & 2003 International 9400I recall: unknown or other

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks built with international code 16SCH (lower bunk webbing restraint). Four bolts hold the bunk webbing restraint LATCH brackets to the bunk base. These bolts were supposed to be grade 8 bolts but grade 5 bolts were installed.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant as required by federal motor carrier safety regulation 393.76 "sleeper berths," and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts. Owner notification began on march 17, 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.

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
03V073000
Manufacturer recall #
03507
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
35
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 17, 2003
Built
Jan 21, 2002 – Jun 14, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no. 03507.customers CAN also 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 03V073 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 03V073?

2003 International 9200I & 2003 International 9400I. 35 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.