INTERNATIONAL 7500 2004: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 7500 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-04-29 | 2004-03-22 | 2004-03-26 |
Production Dates: 2001-09-27 - 2004-03-08
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04504
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2021
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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'.
