Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V137000

Tires

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-05-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V137000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
801
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-10
Owners notified
2002-08-16

Defect description

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.

Safety risk

TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

70 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 10001990
INTERNATIONAL 30001990
INTERNATIONAL 40001990
INTERNATIONAL 9300 SFA1990
INTERNATIONAL IC1990
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 10002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 30002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 40002001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9300 SFA2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.