International 3000, FE, RE and others: Steering

Date

July 28, 2003

Filed by

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Vehicles

International 3000 (2002, 2003); International FE (2002, 2003); International RE (2002, 2003); International Harvester 3000 (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001); International Harvester FE (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001); International Harvester RE (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION; International Motors, LLC

Component

Steering

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

24375

What can happen

If The Bolt catches on The hole, The boot May restrict The movement of The Steering Wheel which could result in a Vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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).

Owner notification date

Nov. 19, 2003

Manufacturer campaign number

03513

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

03V264000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.