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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V192📅 May 28, 2003

2003 International 8600 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer E-12021 12,000 lb., E-1202W 12,000 lb., or E-1002W 10,000 lb. Front non-drive steer axles, the tapered bore that connects the drag link to the steering was machined too large. The clearance between a correctly sized drag link ball stud and the oversized tapered bore is sufficiently great enough to allow the drag link ball stud to fatigue and brake, or allow the castle nut to back itself off and cause the drag link to disconnect.

💥 The risk

This could result in a total loss of steering control. This could result in property damage, personal injury, or a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the steering knuckle assembly and drag link if necessary. Owner notification began june 20, 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
03V192000
Manufacturer recall #
03509
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
711
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 20, 2003
Built
Jun 21, 2002 – May 5, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no. 03509.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 03V192 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 03V192?

2003 International 8600. 711 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.