INTERNATIONAL 4000 2009: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V146000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 4000 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-05-23 | 2008-03-26 | 2008-03-28 |
Production Dates: 2007-12-03 - 2008-01-25
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08504
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 330
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 330 MY 2008-2009 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUBASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS BEING INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT WHICH CAN RESULT IN BEARING SPALLING, SEIZING, OR RELATED DAMAGE.
SUCH DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCKUP OR FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND/OR PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 08504.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
