International 7300, 7400, 7500 and others: Universal joint

Date

March 22, 2004

Filed by

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Vehicles

International 7300 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); International 7400 (2002, 2003, 2004); International 7500 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); International Harvester 7400 (2001)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION; International Motors, LLC

Component

Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Description of the defect

On certain Trucks equipped with DT466 or DT530 1308 style engines And 4X4 or 6X6 capability, The Universal joint between The front Drive shaft And Drive Axle could come in contact with The Engine Oil Filter under certain braking conditions.

Potentially affected

2021

What can happen

This could cause a loss of complete Engine Oil which could result in The Engine shutting Down And increase The risk of property damage, personal injury, or a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a shorter Oil Filter And Adapter. Owner notification is expected to begin April 29, 2004. 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.

Recall notes

International recall no. 04504.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

April 29, 2004

Manufacturer campaign number

04504

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V144000

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.