INTERNATIONAL 7000 2005: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V186000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 7000 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-05-13 | 2005-04-28 | 2005-04-29 |
Production Dates: 2005-02-21 - 2005-03-10
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05510
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 197
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05510. 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.
