Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V144000

Power train: driveline: universal joint

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-03-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V144000

Power train: driveline: universal joint

Component
Power train: driveline: universal joint
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,021
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-22
Owners notified
2004-04-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 73002004 2003 2002 2001
INTERNATIONAL 74002004 2003 2002
INTERNATIONAL 75002004 2003 2002 2001
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 74002001

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.