INTERNATIONAL 3000 2002: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V264000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 3000 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-19 | 2003-07-28 | 2003-07-29 |
Production Dates: 1993-10-28 - 2003-05-21
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03513
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24375
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
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'.
