2002–2003 International 9200 & 2002–2003 International 9400 + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks,the lower tie rod arms on certain axles were not induction hardened as required by international's specification.
💥 The risk
Without the induction hardening process being performed, the tie rod arm may fatigue during the expected life of the vehicle. A fatigue failure of the tie rod arm may result in a loss of vehicle steering control that CAN possibly result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower tie rod arms. The recall began on november 19, 2004. Owners should contact international truck and engine 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
- 04V482000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 04517
- Manufacturer
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 19, 2004
- Built
- Nov 1, 2002 – May 28, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- International recall no. 04517.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).