2008–2009 International 3000 RE & 2008–2009 International 4000 + 2 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
International is recalling 330 my 2008-2009 4000 series trucks and 3000 RE, FBC, and SFC buses. A manufacturing defect in the subassembly of the front axle wheel hubs resulted in the bearings being inadequately lubricated. This condition could cause the front axle bearings to overheat which CAN result in bearing spalling, seizing, or related damage.
💥 The risk
Such damage may result in wheel lockup or front wheel separation on the highway with little or no warning to the driver, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings and, if necessary, replace and/or properly lubricate the bearings. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may 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
- 08V146000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08504
- Manufacturer
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 330
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 23, 2008
- Built
- Dec 3, 2007 – Jan 25, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- International recall no. 08504.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.