INTERNATIONAL 9000 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V165000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 9000 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-05-03 | 2003-05-01 | 2003-05-06 |
Production Dates: 2002-11-15 - 2003-03-12
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03508
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 976
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, A SINGLE BANK TYPE EXHAUST CLAMP WAS INSTALLED ON THE TAIL PIPES INSTEAD OF A DOUBLE BAND TYPE CLAMP.
THE SINGLE BAND CLAMP LOSES ITS CLAMPING ABILITY WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING THE TAIL PIPE TO LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE PIPE COULD COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND GET INTO THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERLY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE BAND CLAMPS WITH DOUBLE BAND CLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 2003. 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. 03508.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
