NHTSA safety recall

Recall 03V264000 · manufacturer campaign 03513

Steering — International, International Harvester · reported 28 Jul 2003 · 24,375 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE RUBBER BOOT THAT PROTECTS IT. OVER TIME, A HOLE MAY WEAR INTO THE BOOT AND CATCH THE BOLT.

The risk

IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix

INTERNATIONAL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 03513.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
03V264000
Manufacturer campaign
03513
Filed by
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Report received
28 Jul 2003
Owners notified
19 Nov 2003
Potentially affected
24,375

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2002 International 3000 2003 International 3000 2002 International Fe 2003 International Fe 2002 International Re 2003 International Re 1993 International Harvester 3000 1994 International Harvester 3000 1995 International Harvester 3000 1996 International Harvester 3000 1997 International Harvester 3000 1998 International Harvester 3000 1999 International Harvester 3000 2000 International Harvester 3000 2001 International Harvester 3000 1993 International Harvester Fe 1994 International Harvester Fe 1995 International Harvester Fe 1996 International Harvester Fe 1997 International Harvester Fe 1998 International Harvester Fe 1999 International Harvester Fe 2000 International Harvester Fe 2001 International Harvester Fe 1993 International Harvester Re 1994 International Harvester Re 1995 International Harvester Re 1996 International Harvester Re 1997 International Harvester Re 1998 International Harvester Re 1999 International Harvester Re 2000 International Harvester Re 2001 International Harvester Re

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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