Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V009000

Suspension: rear

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-01-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V009000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
19
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-05
Owners notified
2004-08-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 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.

Notes

CUSTOMER'S 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

9 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 4700LP2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993

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.